School Safety

Lake Park High School follows the Run, Hide, Fight model from the Department of Homeland Security.

Staff receive annual training from Roselle Police Department instructors who are ALICE-certified.

The District’s mass notification system provides immediate overhead alerts and notifies first responders.

Fire, lockdown, severe weather, and evacuation drills are conducted regularly, in compliance with state law and in coordination with local police and fire departments.

Staff are trained in the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) developed by The "I Love U Guys" Foundation, ensuring consistent language and actions across our campuses during emergencies.

Lake Park is an active member of DuSMART, working closely with law enforcement and emergency service agencies.

Sponsored by Roselle Police and Fire Departments, the District has access to DEDIRS and STARCOM21 emergency communication systems for direct interoperability with first responders.

The District also hosts first responder training events throughout the year, such as Active Threat Response and Rescue Task Force exercises.

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Lake Park campuses are equipped with surveillance cameras, vape detection devices, and secure access control systems.

Trained security personnel carry emergency radios for immediate contact with law enforcement.

At Lake Park High School, the safety of our students and staff is always our highest priority. As part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen school safety, we want to share that beginning with the 2025–2026 school year, the District updated the emergency protocol language.

Lake Park adopted the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) developed by the “I Love U Guys” Foundation, which is used by schools across the country. This protocol provides simple, clear terms to help everyone—students, staff, families, and emergency responders—understand what to do in different types of situations.

Here are the five standard terms students may hear:

1. Hold
Hold is implemented when hallways need to be kept clear. The goal is to keep students and staff in their current location until the situation in the hallways is resolved. Normal instruction and activities continue within classrooms.

2. Secure
Secure is implemented when there is a threat or hazard outside of the building. The goal is to bring everyone indoors, secure the perimeter, and continue normal operations while the threat is monitored and managed by public safety or administration.

3. Lockdown
Lockdown is implemented when there is a threat inside the building or immediately on campus. The goal is to protect occupants by locking doors, turning off lights, remaining silent, and staying out of sight until the situation is resolved by law enforcement.

4. Evacuate
Evacuate is implemented in response to an unsafe condition or a threat to life safety in an occupied building or area that requires an immediate evacuation. The goal is to relocate all occupants from their current location to a safe building or area until the hazard or threat is removed.

5. Shelter
Shelter is implemented when specific protective actions are needed due to a hazard such as severe weather, hazardous materials, or other environmental dangers. The goal is to use the appropriate safety strategy, such as drop, cover, and hold; move to a safe room; or seal the room, to maximize protection until the hazard has passed.

Our Threat Assessment Team is fully trained in the Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) model, a nationally recognized, evidence-based approach designed to enhance school safety. The team includes administrators, mental health professionals, and School Resource Officers (SROs) who bring valuable law enforcement and safety expertise to the process. Together, we:

Identify and Assess Concerns: Evaluate reported behaviors or statements that may indicate a threat to self or others.

Distinguish Transient vs. Substantive Threats: Use CSTAG criteria to determine whether a concern is minor and short-term or requires a more serious response.

Intervene Appropriately: Develop and carry out intervention plans that may include safety measures, counseling supports, and collaboration with families and community partners.

Ensure Safety and Support: SROs play a key role in assessing risk, coordinating with law enforcement when needed, and ensuring interventions are carried out in a way that prioritizes both safety and student well-being.

By following CSTAG, our team responds consistently, fairly, and effectively balancing safety with the support students need to be successful.