Core Drills – Threat or Security Emergencies for Schools

Train Your School to Respond Effectively to Security Threats

When a security threat arises, quick and coordinated action is critical. The Core Drills – Threat or Security Emergencies Guide provides structured training exercises to help schools prepare for lockdowns, active threats, and bomb threats. These drills ensure staff and students know how to react decisively, communicate effectively, and follow established safety protocols.

What’s Included?

✅ Lockdown Drill – Practice securing classrooms and common areas during an on-campus threat.
✅ Active Shooter/Active Attack Drill – Train staff and students on Evacuate, Secure, Defend response strategies.
✅ Bomb Threat Drill – Prepare for assessing and responding to bomb threats while coordinating with law enforcement.

Why This Guide?

✔ Improves Crisis Response – Ensures staff and students are trained to act quickly and decisively.
✔ Supports Compliance – Aligns with Texas Education Agency (TEA) and national school safety drill requirements.
✔ Enhances Communication & Coordination – Strengthens response efforts between school personnel and law enforcement.
✔ Adaptable for All Schools – Includes considerations for different age groups, special needs accommodations, and after-school activities.

🔹 Prepare your school to respond to security threats with confidence—start training today!

Written by

Cody Martin

Cody brings over 20 years of federal law enforcement, training, and physical security expertise. He has advised and trained more than 20 Fortune 500 firms, along with schools, churches, government agencies, and private individuals across the country. As a federal agent, Cody served as Threat Management Coordinator for a three-state division, Officer Survival Subject Matter Expert at National Headquarters, and developed the agency's national Improvised Explosive Device Recognition and Response program from the ground up. He led threat management training across four states and served on a presidential protection detail. Cody holds a BS and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Tarleton State University. Notable work includes creating and delivering the national IED Recognition and Response training program for a federal law enforcement agency, serving as Officer Survival and Firearms Subject Matter Expert at National Headquarters, Threat Management Coordinator overseeing instructors across Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, serving on a presidential protection detail, conducting risk assessments and security plans for Fortune 500 companies and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, and publishing in RECOIL OFFGRID, RECOIL CONCEALMENT, and SKILLSET on situational awareness, EDC, and concealed carry.