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Lockdown Procedure (Definition)For some emergencies evacuation isn't a good option. When armed intruders are near or in a building, an lockdown procedure may be a suitable response. Doors and windows are locked to restrict an intruder's mobility. Lockdown procedures are often adopted and practiced by schools as one of the few countermeasures possible for the risk of school shootings. When the threat does not involve armed intruders, a shelter-in-place procedure may be more appropriate. See Also: Shelter-In-Place Procedure. Risky Thinking Newsletter Are you responsible for Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, or Risk Management in your organization? Then you may wish to receive a free subscription to the the monthly Risky Thinking Newsletter. It contains news, opinions and articles of interest to people working in these areas. View a sample issue, or click here to subscribe. Recent articles have included: In parts 1 and 2 I proposed a method of valuing a company's Business Continuity Program. Here's (possibly) where I went wrong...
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