ALICE Legal and Policy Framework Flashcards

Which type of policy document should formally authorize ALICE as the institution's active-threat response protocol?

Answer: A board-approved or executive-level written policy

Formal board or executive approval creates an official, documented mandate that supports legal defensibility and consistent implementation.

How does the concept of 'informed consent' apply to adult participants in ALICE training sessions?

Answer: Participants should be informed about drill content, potential stress, and their right to opt-out of physical counter exercises

Transparently disclosing drill expectations and offering accommodations respects participant autonomy and reduces liability from distress or injury.

What should an institution do if state law requires a 'lockdown only' response but ALICE recommends options-based actions?

Answer: Work with legal counsel and policymakers to align the institution's policy with both legal requirements and best practices

When tension exists between legal mandates and best practices, organizations should pursue policy advocacy and legal guidance rather than unilateral deviation.

Which element is essential when reviewing and updating an ALICE-based policy?

Answer: Conducting regular policy reviews that incorporate after-action reports, legal updates, and new guidance from ALICE Training Institute

Regular reviews ensure the policy reflects current legal standards, lessons learned from drills, and updated ALICE guidance.

What is the purpose of including an 'After-Action Review' clause in an ALICE policy?

Answer: To ensure systematic evaluation of drills and real events, driving continuous improvement

After-action reviews identify gaps and successes, allowing the institution to refine protocols and demonstrate ongoing diligence.

When an institution adopts ALICE, what is the recommended approach regarding threat assessment teams?

Answer: Integrate a multidisciplinary threat assessment team alongside ALICE to identify and intervene with potential threats before they escalate

ALICE is a response protocol; a multidisciplinary threat assessment team addresses prevention, making the two complementary components of a comprehensive safety plan.