The National Association of School Psychologists and the National Association of School Resource Officers have provided a guidance document on Best Practice Considerations for Schools in Active Shooter and Other Armed Assailant Drills.
The National Association of School Psychologists and the National Association of School Resource Officers have partnered to provide this guidance on armed assailant training, with input from Safe and Sound: A Sandy Hook Initiative and the ALiCE Training Institute. This document provides guidance on the important factors schools must take into account when considering and conducting armed assailant drills, with points on
- Drill Approaches and Planning,
- Developmental and Mental Health Considerations, and
- Steps for Conducting Safe, Effective, and Appropriate Drills.