New Terminology: School Safety

Working with local law enforcement, Marana Unified School District is implementing new terminology to use during non-critical and emergency situations on campuses and in classrooms. The following terminology may be used in our communications/Safety Notices when providing staff and families with incident information. 

• SHELTER
  “Shelter” is the procedure used in circumstances such as animal on campus, severe weather, hazardous materials spill or release, etc.
   
• SECURE
  “Secure” is the procedure for incidents that are not an immediate threat to campus, and they are occurring outside the building. “Secure” is a precautionary measure.
   
• LOCKDOWN
  “Lockdown” is the procedure used for active situations on campus that are an immediate threat and may involve nearby police activity, intruders on campus, etc.