Blue Strobe Lights Signal a Lockdown in a CPP School Building:

Should a lockdown be initiated in a school, the exterior blue strobe lights will flash as a signal that the facility is in lockdown and entry is prohibited. For security reasons, the district defines a lockdown as a time when a threat to the safety and security of students and staff exists within the school building. This differs from a lockout, when the threat exists externally but in the vicinity of the school building (e.g., a criminal on the run from law enforcement in the area).

The district advises the community and visitors to the schools that if they see the strobes activated, they should return to their vehicle at once and leave the scene as a critical incident may be unfolding. If already in your vehicle, leave the scene immediately.

Although the majority of the details of the system are kept confidential, the district assures residents that once the system and its technology are activated, members of law enforcement will be notified immediately to respond.

If you have any questions regarding this information please contact me at (607) 654-2708 or rkimble@cppasd.com.

Sincerely,

Rick Kimble

Chief Emergency Officer

Corning-Painted Post Area School District

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