The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Safe and Orderly Schools encourages school administrators and school resource officers to attend one of the two upcoming sessions relative to Bomb Threat Assessments as we begin the 2026-2027 school year. If you are unable to attend during the scheduled session times, still register for the session and a recording will be provided post-session.
Please join the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) School Safety Task Force and Office for Bombing Prevention on Wednesday, Aug. 5 for a Bomb Threat Assessment for K-12 Leaders and Staff virtual training. Two identical sessions will be offered: 8 – 9 a.m. CST or 2 – 3 p.m. CST.
Every bomb threat made against a K-12 school forces leaders to make immediate, high-consequence decisions that impact students, staff, and the surrounding community. Schools continue to receive more bomb threats than any other sector in the nation and evacuation remains the most common response, even when it may not be the most appropriate action.
This training will equip school officials and security professionals with a structured, risk-based approach for evaluating bomb threats and selecting response actions based on the available information. By strengthening coordination and informed decision making, schools can better protect lives while reducing unnecessary evacuations, instructional disruption, community anxiety, and the operational impact caused by bomb threats.
Event Details
- When: Wednesday, August 5 (choose one session: 8 – 9 a.m. CST or 2 – 3 p.m. CST)
- Where: Microsoft Teams Town Hall (access link to be provided to registrants one day in advance of the event)
- Registration: K12bombthreatassessment.eventbrite.com
Participants in this training will gain the knowledge and tools needed to make confident decisions when every minute matters. The subject matter covered will be particularly relevant to school and district administrators, school security staff, emergency management professionals, and other school-based personnel. If you have any questions, please contact the CISA School Safety team at SchoolSafety@cisa.dhs.gov.