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Jeff Moore
Executive Director – Safety and Security

Elizabeth Baker
Coordinator – Safety and Security

Willie Wilkins
Coordinator – Safety and Security

Welcome to Mesquite ISD Safety and Security

The safety and well-being of our students, staff, and visitors is a top priority in Mesquite ISD. This webpage serves as a resource to keep our community informed about the proactive measures we take to maintain secure campuses and prepare for a wide range of emergency situations. From prevention and training to communication and response protocols, we are committed to creating a safe, supportive learning environment where every student can thrive.

Standard Response Protocol (SRP)

Mesquite ISD uses the Standard Response Protocol, or SRP. All students and staff members, as well as local first responders, are trained in the SRP. The SRP is based on the five actions illustrated below: SECURE, LOCKDOWN, EVACUATE, SHELTER, and HOLD. In an emergency, the action and appropriate direction will be called over the public address system. 

Understanding the Standard Response Protocol

A blue circle with two white hands facing outward.SECURE

"Get inside. Lock outside doors."

The building is put in SECURE based on activity outside of the building.Students and activities are moved inside, and the exterior doors to the building are locked while learning continues with minimal interruption or distractions. Without emergency personnel or district approval, no one can leave or enter the building. Examples: an unknown or unauthorized person on the grounds; a dangerous animal on or near the grounds; criminal activity in the area; or planned police activity in the neighborhood.

A white padlock icon on a red circle background.LOCKDOWN

"Locks, lights, out of sight."

Lockdown is called when there is a threat or hazard inside the building. Classroom doors are locked, lights are turned out, students and staff remain out of sight and silent until first responders unlock the doors.  Examples: an intruder; an angry or violent individual; a report of a weapon; or an active assailant.

Three white stick figures holding hands, standing on a green circle.EVACUATE

"to a location."

Students and staff are moved to a new or safe location due to a situation in or near the school building that presents a hazard or safety risk. Evacuate is called to move students and staff from one location to another. Students and staff will be instructed where to go. Students and staff may bring their phones but must leave all other personal items behind. Everyone will move in a single file line with their hands visible. Examples: Gas leak in the school, a fire alarm, chemical spill in the science lab, etc.

A white stick figure standing under a white roof, on an orange circle background.SHELTER

Students and staff are instructed to move to safe shelter location due to a situation in or near the school. Examples: Tornado, severe thunderstorm, flashflood, an outside fire, or other natural events.

A white exclamation mark inside a white rectangle with a diagonal line through it, on a purple circle background.HOLD "in your classroom"

Some situations require students and staff to remain in their classrooms or stay out of access areas. There may be a need for students who are not in a classroom to proceed to an area where they can be supervised and remain safe. Behind classroom doors, it's business as usual, although students may remain in the class longer than the normal dismissal bell. Examples: altercation in a hallway, a medical issue needing attention, or an unfinished maintenance operation in a common area during class changes.

  • A blue circle with two white hands facing outward.SECURE

    "Get inside. Lock outside doors."

    The building is put in SECURE based on activity outside of the building.Students and activities are moved inside, and the exterior doors to the building are locked while learning continues with minimal interruption or distractions. Without emergency personnel or district approval, no one can leave or enter the building. Examples: an unknown or unauthorized person on the grounds; a dangerous animal on or near the grounds; criminal activity in the area; or planned police activity in the neighborhood.

  • A white padlock icon on a red circle background.LOCKDOWN

    "Locks, lights, out of sight."

    Lockdown is called when there is a threat or hazard inside the building. Classroom doors are locked, lights are turned out, students and staff remain out of sight and silent until first responders unlock the doors.  Examples: an intruder; an angry or violent individual; a report of a weapon; or an active assailant.

  • Three white stick figures holding hands, standing on a green circle.EVACUATE

    "to a location."

    Students and staff are moved to a new or safe location due to a situation in or near the school building that presents a hazard or safety risk. Evacuate is called to move students and staff from one location to another. Students and staff will be instructed where to go. Students and staff may bring their phones but must leave all other personal items behind. Everyone will move in a single file line with their hands visible. Examples: Gas leak in the school, a fire alarm, chemical spill in the science lab, etc.

  • A white stick figure standing under a white roof, on an orange circle background.SHELTER

    Students and staff are instructed to move to safe shelter location due to a situation in or near the school. Examples: Tornado, severe thunderstorm, flashflood, an outside fire, or other natural events.

  • A white exclamation mark inside a white rectangle with a diagonal line through it, on a purple circle background.HOLD "in your classroom"

    Some situations require students and staff to remain in their classrooms or stay out of access areas. There may be a need for students who are not in a classroom to proceed to an area where they can be supervised and remain safe. Behind classroom doors, it's business as usual, although students may remain in the class longer than the normal dismissal bell. Examples: altercation in a hallway, a medical issue needing attention, or an unfinished maintenance operation in a common area during class changes.

MISD Safety & Security Committee

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Security Procedures for All Events at Mesquite ISD Facilities

Mesquite ISD values the safety of its students, staff and patrons above all else. The district regularly reviews its safety protocols to ensure our facilities are as safe as possible for all who use them. As a result of such review, additional security measures for after-school events at all Mesquite ISD venues (gyms, stadiums and campuses) are as follows:

  • All students in grades 6-12, including non-Mesquite ISD students, must present a valid student ID to enter any event.

  • No one may enter basketball games after the start of the fourth quarter. 

  • Mesquite ISD has a clear bag policy for athletic events. 

  • Elementary students will not be admitted without adult supervision. 

  • Mesquite ISD reserves the right to request additional identification.

How Can I Reunite with my Student After an Emergency?

In the event of a secure, lockdown, evacuate or shelter response, students will not be released until the emergency has passed and student safety is established.

In the event of an off-campus evacuation, students will be bused to a predetermined location for reunification with their family. Specific instructions will be sent to parents, guardians and emergency contacts.