By: Det Sgt Lane Crawley

Ken,
While I agree with you that teaching students to attack an armed shooter is wrong there must be more than “lockdown” procedures taught to school officials and students. A barrier that cannot be penetrated is great but most schools do not have such a thing. The only way to stay alive is to put time and distance between children and the shooter. (Think of elementary age children) evacuation away from the shooter to a populated public place may be the best procedure. Remember “lockdown” only works if the barrier cannot be penetrated. I’m a 30yr police trainer, no door is fullproof against a person committed to killing anyone he comes in contact with. I must ask what is “Advanced Lockdown procedures”?