Home of the Wildcats
School Resource Officer
Deputy Brad Newson
BNewson@usd232.org
Phone: 913-667-6250, ext. 3109
Deputy Brad Newson has served with the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department for over eight years and is a Marine Corp Veteran. Brad’s extensive law enforcement experience includes: patrol, Honor Guard, field force, accident investigation, drone operator, and field training officer. Brad holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Washburn University and is currently assigned to his department’s Community Policing Unit as a school resource officer at De Soto High School.
School Safety Protocols
Lockdown
A lockdown takes place if an internal threat is identified at the school. Staff should follow ALICE protocols, as applicable to the situation.
Lockout
A lockout recovers all students from outside the building, secures the building perimeter and locks all outside doors. This would be implemented when there is a threat or hazard in the general vicinity of a school, but not on, or very close to school property. Normal activities may continue inside the school during a lockout. No entry or exit will be allowed until the lockout is lifted.
Shelter-in-Place
Students take refuge in designated areas to protect them from hazardous materials or severe weather. No entry into or exit from the school will be allowed until the shelter-in-place is lifted.
Hold-in-Place
Movement of students and staff is temporarily limited when an internal incident arises, such as a student in crisis, a medical emergency, or a maintenance issue. This is initiated to keep students and staff away from the affected area.
Evacuation
Students and staff are required to be moved out of a building because it is safer outside than inside (as in the case of a fire, explosion or hazardous material spill). Some evacuations may occur during a lockdown as staff follow ALICE protocols, as applicable to the situation.
