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Soft Lockdown: Nyc

May trigger a new panic button pilot that alerts 911 in

Administrators and School Safety Agents (SSAs) will move through the building to address the situation. 🔍 Soft vs. Hard Lockdown Soft Lockdown Hard Lockdown Danger Level Non-imminent threat. Imminent danger identified. Response Team SSAs and staff conduct a "sweep". No one moves; everyone hides. Instruction Instruction stops immediately. Instruction stops immediately. 911 Connection Administrators call 911 manually. Soft Lockdown Nyc

Must move out of sight and remain completely silent. May trigger a new panic button pilot that

The PA system will repeat: "Attention: We are now in Soft Lockdown. Take proper action" . Movement: Imminent danger identified

Must check hallways for students, lock classroom doors, cover windows, and turn off lights.

Activated for non-imminent threats within the building (e.g., a missing student or a suspicious individual who does not appear to be an active shooter).

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Soft Lockdown Nyc
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Soft Lockdown Nyc

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