Community Emergency Response Exercise

What We Learned

• Communication: We enhanced communication channels between schools, parents, and emergency responders.

• Coordination: The drill allowed us to test and refine our coordination efforts in a real-world setting.

• Preparedness: Our community is stronger and more prepared for emergencies thanks to the lessons learned from this exercise.

We are grateful to everyone who participated and helped us improve our safety procedures.

The purpose of the exercise was to practice a multi-agency, active shooter response, establish and exercise a reunification site, establish a robust communications network, and exercise a community response for large-scale events.  Ultimately, we aimed to build an exercise model that could be used both regionally and nationally to increase security in schools.

This exercise was just one element of a multi-layered approach to safety and security within the Medford School District.  MSD’s comprehensive strategy encompasses various preventative measures, including positive school climate/culture, mental health supports and counseling services, proactive threat assessments, connections with crisis support agencies, effective student engagement,  dedicated school resource officers and marshals, locked doors and gates, camera systems, regular drills, extensive training for students and staff, etc. 

We also encourage the community to utilize the SafeOregon Tip Line (844) 472-3367 to report any concerns related to safety or potential threats.