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Elementary Student Brings Gun to Class

The Facts

An elementary student brought a gun to school; it was not fired or brandished. Another student reported seeing the gun. Gun was seized by faculty member. Police responded.

Our Response

The insured received the following services:

  • Crisis management assistance provided to leadership
  • Crisis Communications
  • Messaging
  • Stakeholder Identification Support
  • Discussion related to policies and procedures.

The Value

The value the insured received included:

  • Confirmation that leadership's decisions and actions were in accordance with best practices
  • Guidance on messaging and training of parents related to weapons
  • Provision of crisis checklists to help guide crisis response process
  • Recommendation to declare victory in their messaging
  • Their process worked! A student reported what he saw which led to the prevention of a critical incident