Name
Behavioral Threat Assessment Case Study: An Outline of the Collaboration Between Law Enforcement and School Division Personnel to Effectively Investigate and Manage an External Threat
Date & Time
Wednesday, November 2, 2022, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Speakers
1st Lt. Jason Cornwell - School Safety Division, Frederick County, Virginia, Sheriff’s Office
Teresa Ritenour - Frederick County Public Schools, VA
Teresa Ritenour - Frederick County Public Schools, VA


Description
A threatening text message from a parent is intercepted and reported to a high school principal, which leads to concerns for the safety of graduation. Law enforcement school personnel partner to conduct a threat assessment and discuss safety measures to ensure a safe graduation. This case brings additional challenges to the threat assessment process and targets a large outdoor ceremony. This debrief will outline the threat assessment process, past mental health concerns for the subject of concern, investigative efforts, development of an Incident Action Plan for graduation, and the collaboration between law enforcement and school personnel.
Session Type
Breakout Session
Tracks
Mental & Behavioral Health