Lockdown Nyc - Soft

Activated for non-imminent threats within the building (e.g., a missing student or a suspicious individual who does not appear to be an active shooter).

Administrators and School Safety Agents (SSAs) will move through the building to address the situation. 🔍 Soft vs. Hard Lockdown Soft Lockdown Hard Lockdown Danger Level Non-imminent threat. Imminent danger identified. Response Team SSAs and staff conduct a "sweep". No one moves; everyone hides. Instruction Instruction stops immediately. Instruction stops immediately. 911 Connection Administrators call 911 manually. Soft Lockdown Nyc

Must check hallways for students, lock classroom doors, cover windows, and turn off lights. Activated for non-imminent threats within the building (e

Must move out of sight and remain completely silent. Hard Lockdown Soft Lockdown Hard Lockdown Danger Level

May trigger a new panic button pilot that alerts 911 in

The PA system will repeat: "Attention: We are now in Soft Lockdown. Take proper action" . Movement: