The Benjamin Logan Local Schools staff is now better prepared to take down an active shooter or other threat after more than 200 employees from across the district took part in ALICE training Thursday in the Benjamin Logan High School auditorium.
Two group sessions were offered to allow for social distancing. New staff members from neighboring districts were also invited to participate.
A future date will be set for additional training so that staff members can engage in a closer contact setting as they react to a series of staged attacks in classrooms and other ALICE practical exercises.
ALICE stands for Alert, Locate, Inform, Counter and Evacuate. Thursday’s two hour in-service sessions were coordinated by the Logan County Sheriff’s Office. Sgt. John Godwin and Lt. Ryan Furlong led the training, with assistance from Andrea Wrocklage and Benjamin Logan School Resource Officer Deputy Matt Robinson.
The training is required every three years. Benjamin Logan employees participated in the full training previously in March of 2017, including three scenarios in which the staff could physically participate.
The district continually revises its Emergency Operations Plan, alert notification system, and facilities to be in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
Benjamin Logan uses an All-Call system to inform parents about delays, cancellations, and safety concerns. Social media and the district’s website are other avenues to find out information.
In addition, officials said the district appreciates the support of the local media outlets, including WPKO/WBLL, the Bellefontaine Examiner and the Kenton Times to get information out to parents and the community.