ALICE goes beyond just minimal governmental and leading law enforcement recommendations by including the Alert and Inform training so those in harm’s way can make good decisions. Equipping with proper information teaches individuals to participate in their own survival, while leading others to safety. The ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) acronym provides knowledge with purpose:

The purpose of "Alert" is your first notification of danger.
The purpose of "Lockdown" is to secure in place, and prepare to evacuate or counter, if needed.
The purpose of "Inform" is communicate the violent intruder’s location and direction in real time.
The purpose of "Counter" is to create Noise, Movement, Distance and Distraction with the intent of reducing the shooter’s ability to shoot accurately. Counter is not fighting.
The purpose of "Evacuate" is to remove yourself from the danger zone when it is safe to do so.

Flat Rock deputies are assigned to patrol each school location in the district. These regular, random visits create a greater police presence and ensure the officers are familiar with our schools. The district has installed iPhone video intercom systems at each building’s main entry points. This system requires guests to be buzzed into the buildings during school hours in an effort to increase building security.  

We have re-introduced the OK2SAY campaign district-wide. OK2SAY allows anyone to confidentially report tips on criminal activities or potential harm directed at Michigan students, school employees, or schools. Since its inception in 2014, OK2SAY has received over 10,000 tips state-wide, preventing multiple tragedies.

The list below indicates areas in which the district has invested to provide the safest and best learning environment. Our team continues to review and enhance these initiatives. However, this work does not end. It is ongoing and ever-changing. With that said, you are one of our most important layers of safety. Communication is the most powerful tool we can use. 

Keep an open line of communication between you and your child.  Please, make sure your child knows they must tell a trusted adult immediately if they feel their school is threatened in any way. Additionally, talk with your child about emergency procedures for home and for school, monitor your child’s social media use, and keep all firearms secure. We need the help of the entire community to keep our schools safe. Please report any concerning information to your child’s school or use the OK2SAY resources: call 1-855-565-2729, text 652729, email ok2say@mi.gov or visit their website by clicking here.

Building Security
     • Exterior doors secured during school hours with a single designated building entry point
     • iPhone video intercom system(s) at all building main entry doors 
     • Alarm systems on all buildings
     • District issued identification badges for all staff
     • The Smart Boot door lock system
     • Color coded zoning system

Emergency Preparedness
     • Emergency drill procedures for lockdown, fire, and tornado 
     • Crisis/Emergency plans  
     • ALICE Training for all staff
     • Room numbering on exterior windows for emergency responders
     • Safety Committee meetings to assess and plan safety protocol          

Student Support in our Schools    
     • OK2SAY campaign - district-wide
     • Bully prevention programming (PBIS Protocols) - district-wide
     • Social workers and psychologists - district-wide
     • Counselors - middle and high school   

Flat Rock Police Department
     • Assigned site patrols
     • Presence at Flat Rock events
     • Explosives and drug trained K9 presence throughout the district