SRO School Safety & Security 2

Question 1

During a lockdown, a student knocks on the classroom door and claims to be injured. What is the BEST course of action for the teacher?

Accepted Answer

Keep the door locked and notify authorities via phone or intercom without opening the door

Answer

During a lockdown, doors should remain locked; staff should communicate with individuals outside using phone or intercom and relay information to authorities rather than compromising the secured space.

Question 2

Which federal law primarily governs how schools must handle student records and share information with law enforcement?

Accepted Answer

FERPA

Answer

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) restricts disclosure of student education records, though it includes exceptions that allow disclosure to law enforcement under specific circumstances such as health and safety emergencies.

Question 3

A suspicious package is found unattended in a school hallway. What is the FIRST step an SRO should take?

Accepted Answer

Clear the area and establish a safety perimeter without touching the package

Answer

Unattended suspicious packages should never be touched or moved; the immediate priority is clearing people from the area and establishing a perimeter while awaiting bomb squad or EOD personnel.

Question 4

Which assessment model is most commonly used by SROs and threat assessment teams to evaluate the risk posed by a student making threats?

Accepted Answer

Virginia Student Threat Assessment Guidelines (VSTAG)

Answer

The Virginia Student Threat Assessment Guidelines, developed by Dewey Cornell, is widely adopted because it distinguishes transient from substantive threats and provides a structured, research-supported intervention process.

Question 5

What does CPTED stand for in the context of school safety?

Accepted Answer

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design

Answer

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) uses physical layout, lighting, landscaping, and sightlines to reduce opportunities for crime and increase natural surveillance.

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SRO School Safety & Security 2