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Twenty-five HSD employees underwent intense simulation drills using classrooms on Friday, Febr.  14.  The training will take place at the HSD Administration Building, located at 15955 New Halls Ferry Road. Graduates of the 4 E’s course will then in turn be able to offer training to other Hazelwood School District employees.

Hazelwood School District has contracted with Tier One Tactical Solutions LLC to provide the 4 E’s train the trainers instructor’s course.

Since the tragic events that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut in December 2012, the Hazelwood School District has reviewed and evaluated every aspect of school safety. All safety protocols, procedures and plans were re-examined. Ultimately, the District’s School Emergency Operations Manual was updated and three parent engagement forums on school safety were held.

The Hazelwood School District was also the first St. Louis County school district to take part in an option based response program provided by the St. Louis County Police Tactical Operations Unit, in collaboration with the Hazelwood and Florissant Police departments. This first of its kind training took place in August 2013. 2500 HSD staff members learned how to respond to a dangerous intruder.

Local law enforcement officials have conducted school safety audits in every building and safety improvements were part of construction projects throughout the district.

HSD also created an atmosphere where students, staff and parents are comfortable in alerting the principal or other school officials of a possible threat. The 4 E’s training is part of a collaborative effort between District employees, Tier One Tactical Solutions, local law enforcement and fire protection agencies to continuously make adjustments as needed to improve school safety for the entire Hazelwood School District.

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