Overview
The Utah School Safety Center Resources webpage offers supports for implementing school safety initiatives in areas such as policy, crisis response support, reintegration plans, emergency preparedness, recovery plans, training and technical assistance resources, threat assessment guidelines, Standard Response Protocol (SRP), and Utah's firearm safety program.
Implementing Policies and Procedures
Utah School Safety Playbook - A Guide For Utah Public Schools
House Bill (H.B.) 84 Formal Recommendation from the Department of Health and Human Services
Emergency Preparedness Planning Guide for Utah Public Schools
Utah State Board of Education Financial Operations Construction / Facility Safety
After Action Debrief Template (2025)
Model Policies
School Student Threat Assessment Model Policy
Local Education Agency (LEA) Student Threat Assessment Model Policy
Bullying, Cyber-bullying, Hazing, and Retaliation Model Policy
Utah State Board of Education Policy
Model Memorandum of Understanding for School Resource Officers
Crisis Response Support Team
The Crisis Response Support Team (CRST) offers support to Utah Local Education Agencies (LEAs) during various crises, including student or staff deaths, traumatic events, or mental health emergencies. They provide resources, tools, consultation, and direct response support to assist Utah school districts in crisis prevention, preparedness, intervention, response, and recovery. Their assistance is customized to the specific needs and requests of each LEA.
To learn more and find resources, please visit the Crisis Response Support Team webpage.
Reintegration Plans
Utah Reintegration Plan Toolkit - August 2024
Reintegration Plan Meeting Form (Coming soon)
Additional Resources
SchoolSafety.gov
SchoolSafety.gov launched the 2025 Back-to-School Campaign, which provides information and guidance to support K-12 schools and districts in preparing for a safe school year.
New resources for this campaign include:
- Back-to-School Reading List
- Back-to-School Tip Sheet
- SchoolSafety.gov Back-to-School Communications Toolkit
School Safety Training Resources
School Threat Assessment - Training in School-Based Threat Assessment
Threat Assessment Manual - Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines
School Threat Assessment Consultants, LLC
The Standard Response Protocol (SRP) Pre-Kindergarten thru Grade 12
The "I Love U Guys" Foundation
School Security
K-12 School Security Guide (3rd Edition)
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
L.E.T.S. Stay Safe - Utah's Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention Program
Utah Office of the Attorney General