- Judson Independent School District
- Safety and Security
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Safety is a Top Priority at Judson ISD
We are committed to ensuring that everyone goes home safe! Student and staff safety is of paramount concern at Judson ISD. Because a student's well-being is a pre-requisite before education can begin, Judson ISD's Department of Safety and Security works in coordination with the Judson ISD Police Department, the Department of Guidance and Counseling, Student Support Services, local law enforcement and first responders to ensure the health and safety of all of our students and staff. Please browse the programs and services below for more information on what Judson ISD is doing to guard our students and their education.
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HOLD
Students
During a Hold, students are trained to do the following:
- Clear the hallways and remain in their area or room until the “All Clear” is announced
- Continue to conduct business as usual
Staff
During a Hold, adults and staff are trained to do the following:
- Close and lock the doors
- Account for students and adults
- Continue to conduct business as usual
Police
During a Hold, the Judson ISD Police is trained to do the following:
- Assist campus administration in resolving the issue
- Clear hallways and main entrance to the building
Parents/Guardians
During a Hold, we ask parents/guardians to do the following:
- Please remain outside or away from the building
- Please remain calm
- School or district officials will notify you of the event information
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SECURE
Students
During a Secure, students are trained to do the following:
- Clear the hallways and remain in their area or room until the “All Clear” is announced
- Continue to conduct business as usual
Staff
During a Secure, adults and staff are trained to do the following:
- Close and lock the doors
- Account for students and adults
- Continue to conduct business as usual
Police
During a Secure, the Judson ISD Police is trained to do the following:
- Assist campus administration in clearing hallways and main entrance to the building
- Ensure campus perimeter doors are secured
- Determine the nature of the threat to the campus
- Continue to conduct business as usual
- Monitor the perceived threat, and advise administration of the outcome
Parents/Guardians
During a Secure, we ask parents/guardians to do the following:
- Please remain outside or away from the building
- Please remain calm
- School or district officials will notify you of the event information
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LOCKDOWN
Students
During a Lockdown, students are trained to do the following:
- Move away from sight
- Maintain silence
- Do not open the door
- Limit cell phone use, as communication may not be safe
Staff
During a Lockdown, adults and staff are trained to do the following:
- Recover students from hallway if possible
- Lock the classroom door
- Turn out the lights
- Move away from sight
- Maintain silence
- Do not open the door
- Barricade the door if possible
- Prepare to evade or defend
Police
During a Lockdown, the Judson ISD Police is trained to do the following:
- Determine the nature of the threat to the campus
- Eliminate the threat to the campus if needed
- Clear the building of other potential threats
- Communicate with all emergency responding agencies/incident command
- Assess every space behind closed doors and provide instructions
- Assist Incident Command to determine next steps
- Assist campus administration on clearing the Lockdown and/or begin Reunification Process
Parents/Guardians
During a Lockdown, we ask parents/guardians to do the following:
- Please remain outside or away from the building
- Please remain calm
- School or district officials will notify you of the event information
- Limit cell phone use, as communication with those in the building may not be safe
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EVACUATE
Students
During an Evacuate, students are trained to do the following:
- Leave stuff behind if required to
- If possible, bring their phone
- Follow instructions
- Remain with your class/group
Staff
During an Evacuate, adults and staff are trained to do the following:
- Bring Red Folders
- Lead students to Evacuation location
- Account for students and adults
- Report injuries or problems using Red Card/Green Card method
Police
During an Evacuate, the Judson ISD Police is trained to do the following:
- Assist to evacuate everyone from the building
- Set up a perimeter to provide access to emergency response vehicles
- Assist campus administration with decisions to Relocate and Reunify if needed
Parents/Guardians
During an Evacuate, we ask parents/guardians to do the following:
- Please remain outside or away from the building
- Please remain calm
- School or district officials will notify you of the event information
If the campus is no longer a viable option to hold students and staff, the district will provide information about the evacuation site:
- Report to Reunification Site if needed
- Fill out Reunification Card if needed
- Follow the directions from the Reunification Staff at the evacuation site
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SHELTER
Safety Strategies
May differ depending on the threat to the campus. They may include the following:
- Evacuate to shelter area
- Seal the room
- Drop, cover and hold
- Move away from windows
- Get to high ground
- Move to an internal part of the building
Students
During a Shelter, students are trained to do the following:
- Appropriate Hazards and Safety Strategies depending on the threat
- Listen for and follow directions
Staff
During a Shelter, adults and staff are trained to do the following:
- Appropriate Hazards and Safety Strategies depending on the threat
- Listen for and follow directions
- Accounting for students and adults
- Report injuries or problems using Red Card/Green Card method
Police
During a Shelter, the Judson ISD Police is trained to do the following:
- Assist campus administration to determine the nature of the reason to Shelter: Inclement Weather or Hazmat Emergency
- Assist campus administration with decisions to Relocate and Reunify if needed
Parents/Guardians
During a Shelter, we ask parents/guardians to do the following:
- Please remain outside or away from the building
- Please remain calm
- School or district officials will notify you of the event information
Contact Us
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Jesus Hernandez III
Director of Safety and Security
jehernandez@judsonisd.org
(210) 310-0508