Staff or students who are aware of a weapon brought to school:

• Immediately notify building administrator, teacher, or law enforcement.
• Give the following information
• Name of person suspected of bringing the weapon.
• Location of the weapon.
• Whether the suspect has threatened anyone.
• Any other details that may prevent the suspect from hurting someone or himself/herself.

• Teachers who suspect that a weapon is in the classroom:

• STAY CALM
• Do not call attention to the weapon.
• Notify the building administrator, the school resource officer or a neighboring teacher as soon as possible.
• Teacher should not leave the classroom.

Building Administrator:

• Call law enforcement to report that a weapon is suspected in school.
• Ask another administrator or a law enforcement officer to participate in questioning the suspected student or staff member.
• Consider the best time and place to approach the person, taking into account these factors if possible     

                  -Need for assistance from law enforcement

                  -Type of weapon

                  -Safety of persons in the area

                  -State of mind of suspected person

                  -Accessibility of the weapon

• Separate student/staff member from weapon, if possible.
• If the suspect threatens you with the weapon, DO NOT try to disarm him/her. Back away with your hands up. STAY CALM.
• Follow district procedures if you need to conduct a weapons search.
• Document all activities related to a weapons incident according to reporting requirements of the district and Minnesota Statutes.
• If the suspect is a student, notify parent(s)/guardian(s) according to district policy.