Getting It Right Before Anything Goes Wrong

By Danielle Spence

In an age of increasing threats to student safety, collaboration between school districts and park districts has become a vital part of emergency preparedness. Natural disasters, unforeseen security threats, and shootings are only a few of the possible situations.

Over the past 5 years, school shootings have skyrocketed. In 2023 through October, there were more than 265 shooting incidents across the U.S. The fear of this tragedy occurring in a nearby neighborhood can be felt by students, teachers, and families. School district officials may wonder, “How can we improve our emergency response?” That’s where reunification drills can be utilized.