Also, the plans should be tailor-fit to suit different school districts. Following the Littleton shootings, Henderson said some students reacted differently within her school district. Every school has to have a good understanding of itself and its population. Davidson also agreed surveys and safety audits should be in place for a response plan to work effectively. We have to deal with all of those areas.
Many schools have plans that are outdated and narrow in focus.
All school personnel, including bus drivers, cafeteria workers and janitors should be made aware of the plans as well. These people play a key role. However, she said, even the best plan probably couldn't have prevented the Littleton shootings. I don't think anything is perfect. You have to have training.