Report on Preparations for Critical Incident Response to Dubuque Schools Copyrighted
June 6, 2022
City of Dubuque Action Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Report on Preparations for Critical Incident Response to Dubuque
Schools
SUMMARY: Police Chief Jeremy Jensen will provide a report on preparations for
critical incident response to Dubuque Schools. Interim Fire Chief Cal
Motsch and Emergency Communications Manager Mark Murphy will be
in attendance for questions.
SUGGESTED Receive and File; PresentationSuggested Disposition:
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
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School Safety Letter to Parents Supporting Documentation
Adrienne Breitfelder
From: Jeremy Jensen
Sent: Wednesday,June 1, 2022 8:32 AM
To: Mike Van Milligen
Subject: School Safety Letter to Parents
This is what went out to the parents via email on Friday.
There continues to be no words of comfort that can be found in the aftermath of Tuesday's tragic, senseless school
shooting in Uvalde,Texas.
The Dubuque Community School District and the Dubuque Police Department share deeply in grief with the families and
staff of Robb Elementary School, as well as the entire Uvalde community, during these unfathomable days.
As we learn more about the events that occurred, it is natural to wonder how Dubuque is prepared to respond to a
tragic incident like this one.
Most important among our efforts is the incredibly strong relationship between the district, law enforcement, and
emergency management partners preparing jointly to ensure the fastest, most effective response should an emergency
occur.The district, in consultation with these partners, incorporates a multi-layered approach to safety which includes
preventative physical safety measures that accompany response protocols.
Throughout the year,the Dubuque Police Department(including school resource officers, patrol officers and tactical
response officers) regularly conducts rapid deployment training in school buildings after hours.This not only helps
improve police response efforts, but also helps ensure familiarity with district schools.
Jointly, we will continue to review and enhance our safety protocols based on best-practice approaches and the lessons
learned following any tragic event like this.
Moving toward the close of the school year,we remain vigilant in our daily work to provide the safest environment
possible for our students, and we will continue to do so in the future.
Sincerely,
Stan Rheingans
Superintendent, Dubuque Community Schools
Jeremy Jensen
Chief, Dubuque Police Department
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