Have the children occupy separate locations as much as possible to make it more difficult for a violent intruder to cause multiple injuries. Call 911 or other appropriate emergency numbers. If time permits, close blinds or curtains and turn off lights and audio equipment. Encourage the children to remain quiet. Prepare to defend the children by arming yourself and other adults with heavy objects. Do not sound the fire alarm or initiate a building evacuation, as this could place others in the vicinity of the intruder as they attempt to exit. Do not leave the secured area until notified that it is safe to do so by the police or authorized security personnel. Minor Injuries or Illness First aid supplies should be available in the Sunday school departments for minor accidents. Use only ice, cold water compresses, and bandages as children may have allergies to Neosporin or other ointments. The parent/guardian of the injured child should be told of the incident when they come for their child after the service. If a child becomes ill while in Sunday school, a staff member should remove the sick child from proximity to other children, while keeping him/her within sight and hearing distance of an adult. One staff member should notify the parent/guardian. Missing Child If a child is missing from the church premises while Sunday school is in progress, the Sunday school department leader should be notified. He/she will notify the head usher or CER. That individual will: Contact ushers and other staff members as needed to assist with a search of the church premises. Notify the parent/guardian of the child of the situation and the action being taken. Determine if and when 911 help should be summoned. If the situation is a suspected kidnapping, contact law enforcement officials immediately. When the child is found, notify searchers and the parent/guardian that the situation has been resolved.
Have the children occupy separate locations as much as possible to make it more difficult for a violent intruder to cause multiple injuries. Call 911 or other appropriate emergency numbers. If time permits, close blinds or curtains and turn off lights and audio equipment. Encourage the children to remain quiet. Prepare to defend the children by arming yourself and other adults with heavy objects. Do not sound the fire alarm or initiate a building evacuation, as this could place others in the vicinity of the intruder as they attempt to exit. Do not leave the secured area until notified that it is safe to do so by the police or authorized security personnel. Minor Injuries or Illness First aid supplies should be available in the Sunday school departments for minor accidents. Use only ice, cold water compresses, and bandages as children may have allergies to Neosporin or other ointments. The parent/guardian of the injured child should be told of the incident when they come for their child after the service. If a child becomes ill while in Sunday school, a staff member should remove the sick child from proximity to other children, while keeping him/her within sight and hearing distance of an adult. One staff member should notify the parent/guardian. Missing Child If a child is missing from the church premises while Sunday school is in progress, the Sunday school department leader should be notified. He/she will notify the head usher or CER. That individual will: Contact ushers and other staff members as needed to assist with a search of the church premises. Notify the parent/guardian of the child of the situation and the action being taken. Determine if and when 911 help should be summoned. If the situation is a suspected kidnapping, contact law enforcement officials immediately. When the child is found, notify searchers and the parent/guardian that the situation has been resolved.
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