Campuses put much thought and time into their emergency response planning and lock-down procedures. Without the proper mindset and situational awareness, these plans can be ineffective. In this session, you will learn the ins and outs of writing and implementing an emergency operations plan, train staff on the plan, and design and execute a campus-wide emergency preparedness exercise. You will learn the importance of maintaining trained response to a crises or a violent situation where lockdown procedures, as well as emphasis building confidence in the campus environment. You will learn the importance of working together with local law enforcement by using effective strategies in preventing campus violence.