09/04/2026
Dear Families,
This year, the Del Norte County Office of Education is strengthening and updating safety programs across schools throughout the county. As part of this work, employees are being trained in the Standard Response Protocol (SRP), which provides students, staff, first responders, and families with clear, consistent language and actions for responding during an emergency.
Schools will also conduct safety drills and preparedness activities throughout the year. Some of this work will involve our local law enforcement and emergency response partners. As a result, families and community members may occasionally see law-enforcement personnel or vehicles on campus during scheduled training or drills.
We want families to know that these planned activities are part of our ongoing safety and preparedness work. If law enforcement is on campus responding to an emergency rather than participating in a planned drill or training activity, the school or district will communicate directly with families as soon as accurate information is available.
Students may talk about these activities at home or have questions about what they practiced or experienced. We encourage families to have conversations with their children about what they learned and to reassure them that practicing these procedures helps students and staff know what to do during an emergency.
If you or your child has questions or concerns, please reach out to your child’s school. Additional information about the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) and the actions used is available at dncoe.org/srp or by emailing [email protected].
Thank you for partnering with us to help keep our schools informed, prepared, and safe.
Standard Response Protocol - Del Norte County Office of Education
