Schools - Law Enforcement Emergency Access
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In which of the following school districts is an I-Class Card the only acceptable form of identification for entry?

  • Omaha Public Schools
  • Millard Public Schools (correct)
  • Elkhorn Public Schools
  • All of the above

If an officer needs to enter an Elkhorn Public School building, which card should they use?

  • OPD Identification Card (correct)
  • I-Class Card
  • Neither I-Class Card or OPD Identification Card
  • Either I-Class Card or OPD Identification Card

According to the policy, what should officers do immediately after entering a school building?

  • Proceed directly to the location of the incident or concern.
  • Contact the SRO command to notify them of their arrival.
  • Begin patrolling the hallways to establish a visible presence.
  • Report their presence to the school’s Main Office personnel, providing their name and OPD serial/badge number. (correct)

To prevent disruption of card reader functionality, how should officers carry their I-Class Card and OPD Identification Card?

<p>Separately, to avoid potential interference. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where should officers ideally carry their I-Class card for rapid access?

<p>In their vest, as close to the exterior as possible (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For what purpose are officers permitted to use their I-Class or OPD Identification Cards?

<p>To quickly enter school buildings in accordance with official duties. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

To whom should an officer immediately report the loss of either their I-Class Card or OPD Identification Card?

<p>To both the OPD SRO Command and the Fleet and Facilities Coordinator (for OPD Identification Cards). (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to an officer's school building access when they are placed on Administrative Leave?

<p>The SRO command is notified and will ensure their school building access is deactivated. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

After receiving a new I-Class Card, or being notified that their OPD Identification Card is active, what additional step must officers take?

<p>Coordinate with their supervisors to arrange a time to test their card(s) at a school within EACH school district. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

After testing a card at a school, what must an officer do before leaving to ensure security?

<p>Ensure the door closes fully behind them to protect against unauthorized entry. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which type of incident are Omaha Police Department (OPD) officers authorized to use their I-Class Card or OPD Identification Card for immediate entry into a school building?

<p>An Active Killer/Threat within a school building. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the policy, what is the standard procedure for OPD officers when responding to non-emergency calls at school buildings?

<p>Check in at the entrance, similar to any other visitor. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who serves as the primary point of contact for school district representatives regarding concerns about OPD officers' use of entry cards?

<p>SRO command. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario, other than those explicitly listed, can an OPD officer use their I-Class Card or OPD Identification Card for immediate entry into a school?

<p>If directed by a school administrator who contacts 911 Dispatch. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should an officer do if they are responding to a report of a fight in the school parking lot?

<p>Check in at the front entrance, unless 911 dispatch directs immediate entry. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An officer observes a student behaving erratically outside a school window, yelling and potentially suicidal. What action should the officer take regarding entry to the school?

<p>Use their card for immediate entry based on reasonable belief of potential harm. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An OPD officer is off-duty but near a school when they hear a school emergency radio activation. They do not have their I-Class Card or OPD Identification Card with them. What is the appropriate course of action?

<p>Contact 911 to report their proximity and await further instructions, emphasizing they are off-duty and without their credentials. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A known active shooter hoax has been perpetrated across multiple schools in the district over the past week resulting in significant disruptions and panic. In this context during a period of heightened alert if an officer receives a report of yelling and sounds of a struggle inside a locked classroom, but no school emergency radio activation has occurred, what immediate action should the officer take considering the recent history?

<p>Immediately use their card to enter the building and proceed directly to the classroom, assessing the situation as a potential active shooter event given the pattern of hoaxes and the sounds of distress. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

School Emergency Access

Allows quick access to schools during an active threat.

Card Use Protocol

Officers use cards during specific emergencies; otherwise, check in as visitors.

Administrator Authorization

Contact 911 dispatch to authorize immediate entry.

Point of Contact

SRO command is the contact for school concerns.

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Active Threat

An active killer/threat incident inside school.

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School Emergency Radio Activation

Signal from school indicating an emergency.

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Help an Officer (SRO)

SRO needs assistance within the school.

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Reasonable Belief

Belief of immediate violence or bodily harm.

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I-Class Card

Used to enter schools in Millard, Westside, and Ralston School Districts.

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OPD Identification Card (Elkhorn)

Used to enter schools in the Elkhorn School District.

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I-Class Card OR OPD Identification Card (OPS)

May be used to enter schools in the OPS School District, depending on the school's card system.

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School Entry Protocol

Officers must report to the school's Main Office upon entering and provide their name and OPD serial/badge number.

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Card Separation

Carry OPD Identification Cards separately from I-Class Cards to prevent interference.

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Card Placement

Carry OPD Identification Card in wallet and I-Class Card in vest for easy access.

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Card Accountability

Both cards must be accounted for at all times.

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Lost Card Reporting Responsibility

Report immediately to OPD SRO Command.

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Administrative Leave/Relief from Duty

Contact SRO command immediately.

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Card Testing Protocol

Officers must test new cards (both I-Class and OPD) at schools in EACH district.

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Study Notes

  • This policy ensures quick access to schools for Omaha Police Department (OPD) officers during emergencies via I-Class Cards or OPD-issued Identification Cards.
  • Officers must keep their cards accessible for rapid entry during emergencies

Policy Guidelines

  • OPD officers can only use their OPD-issued Identification Cards or I-Class Cards during incidents detailed in the policy.
  • For non-emergencies, officers must check in as visitors, unless a school administrator contacts 911 Dispatch and authorizes immediate entry
  • Officers must follow OPD policy and school district MOU guidelines.
  • SRO command is the point of contact for school district concerns about card usage.

Procedure: Access to School Buildings

  • OPD officers can use their I-Class Card or OPD Identification Card to enter school buildings only during:
    • An active killer/threat
    • School emergency radio activation
    • Help an Officer (School Resource Officer) incident
    • A reasonable belief of an immediate threat of violence or bodily injury
  • EXCEPTION: If a school administrator contacts 911 Dispatch and authorizes immediate entry
  • Participating schools use either I-Class Card or OPD Identification Card access.
    • I-Class Cards work in Millard, Westside, and Ralston School Districts (OPD Identification Cards do NOT work).
    • OPD Identification Cards work in Elkhorn School District (I-Class Cards do NOT work).
    • Both I-Class Cards OR OPD Identification Cards work in OPS School District, depending on the school's system.
      • Officers should be prepared to use either card at OPS schools, as OPS transitions to I-Class card technology.
  • Officers must report their entry to the school's Main Office, providing their name and OPD serial/badge number.
  • Responding officers shall be prepared to use either card when entering an OPS school during an emergency.

Carrying of I-Class and OPD Identification Cards While On-Duty

  • To prevent interference, OPD officers must carry their OPD Identification Cards separately from their I-Class Cards
    • Carry OPD Identification Cards in a wallet or traditional location
    • Carry I-Class Cards in their vest (e.g., trauma plate carrier) for easy access to card readers.
      • The I-Class card should be near the vest's exterior for optimal reading.
      • Keep I-Class cards in the vest even when off-duty.

Card Issuance, Tracking, and Security

  • Officers must account for both OPD Identification Cards and I-Class Cards at all times.
  • The OPD Fleet and Facilities Unit issues OPD Identification Cards.
  • OPD SRO command manages the issuance and tracking of I-Class Cards.
  • School districts will audit and report records of OPD officers entering school buildings to the OPD SRO command.
    • Cards (I-Class or OPD Identification Cards) shall not be used for personal purposes or when off-duty.
    • Misuse of cards may result in discipline, including termination.
  • Loss of either card must be immediately reported to the OPD SRO Command.
    • SRO Command notifies the appropriate school districts, who will deactivate the cards.
    • Lost OPD Identification Cards must also be reported to the Fleet and Facilities Coordinator for deactivation.
  • When officers are placed on Administrative Leave, SRO command must be notified to deactivate their school building access.
  • When issued a new I-Class Card or notified that their OPD Identification Card is active, officers must test the card(s) at a school within EACH school district to ensure functionality.
    • Notify the school before arrival.
    • Check-in with the school's Main Office upon arrival.
    • Confirm the card(s) open the school door.
    • Fully CLOSE the door after testing to prevent unauthorized entry.

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