ALICE Communication 3

Question 1

When calling 911 during an active threat, which piece of information should a caller provide FIRST?

Accepted Answer

The exact address and specific location within the building

Answer

Their employee ID number

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A description of what the threat is wearing

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The number of people injured

Question 2

During an active threat, a teacher hears gunshots but cannot see the shooter. What communication should she make?

Accepted Answer

Report the shots heard, her location, and the direction the sound is coming from

Answer

Nothing, to avoid drawing attention

Answer

Wait until she has a visual before reporting anything

Answer

Call a parent instead of 911

Question 3

How should staff communicate with students in a room that is counter-barricading against a threat?

Accepted Answer

Use calm, quiet, and direct instructions to minimize noise and maintain focus

Answer

Open the door briefly to give verbal instructions

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Shout loudly to be heard over any commotion

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Communicate only via phone texts to avoid any vocal sound

Question 4

What is the recommended approach when a student receives conflicting instructions from different adults during an active threat?

Accepted Answer

Follow the most recent Inform announcement from the official PA or alert system

Answer

Follow the instructions of the person who seems most frightened

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Do whatever feels safest without listening to any adult

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Call a parent for guidance

Question 5

Which of the following best describes 'information cascading' in ALICE Communication?

Accepted Answer

Each person who receives threat information passes it along to expand awareness

Answer

Sharing information only downward from leaders to students

Answer

Keeping threat information secret until police authorize its release

Answer

A system where only 911 dispatchers share information

Question 6

A front-desk employee witnesses a threat enter the building. She cannot reach the PA. What is her best alternative?

Accepted Answer

Activate any available alarm, call 911, and call other rooms directly if possible

Answer

Lock her own door and stay silent

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Wait for the threat to pass before notifying anyone

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Only alert people in her immediate area face-to-face

Question 7

Why does ALICE training discourage using coded language (e.g., 'Code Red') for threat announcements?

Accepted Answer

Coded language may not be understood by all occupants, visitors, or substitutes

Answer

Coded language is too long and wastes time

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Police scanners cannot pick up coded language

Answer

Codes are too easy for the threat to decipher