Noblesville has both. Tom Ryan, director of student services in Noblesville, is also the trained school-safety specialist. The policy is so detailed it describes evacuation locations and transportation vehicles. Crisis planning for the district also includes care for victims. Ryan has worked closely with a task force consisting of area police to develop in-school training for officers.
Local police have blueprints and videos of all buildings in the district.
Local and state police are also familiar with Hamilton Southeastern schools. Officers have tactical exercises at night in the buildings. Like the county's other schools, Hamilton Southeastern has a crisis manual covering all emergency situations, including school shootings. Preparation and early intervention are most important, however, said Nelson. He planned to make an announcement today to students, reiterating that if anyone notices a student having problems to let school officials know.