CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS - OVERALL APPROACH
Active threats, specifically acts of violence include, but are not limited to, the following: an active shooter incident, explosive incident or bomb threat, barricaded subject, or armed intruder. Additional threats include, but are not limited to, biological agents, hazardous materials exposure, threats to sensitive electronic information (cybersecurity), structural fires, terrorism, utility disruptions, floods, tornadoes, winter storms and freezes, infectious diseases and pandemics, and food borne illnesses. The Blinn College District Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency of jurisdiction for active threats and acts of violence on Blinn College District campuses and will respond in accordance with Blinn College District Police Department policies and procedures.
In the event of expanding critical incidents that impact areas outside of Blinn College District controlled property and/or beyond the response capabilities of the Blinn College District in the City of Brenham, the Washington County EOP and associated response protocols will take precedence within Washington County. For Blinn College District property and facilities in the counties of Brazos (City of Bryan), Fayette (City of Schulenburg), Harris (City of Waller), and Austin (City of Sealy) – mutual aid for emergency response will be enacted.
Per the State of Texas Executive Order RP 40 (2005), The Blinn College District has adopted the National Incident Management System (NIMS) in accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5 (HSPD-5). The adoption of NIMS provides a consistent approach to the effective management of situations involving natural, technological or man-made disasters, including active threats and acts of terrorism. NIMS assists the District integrate its response activities using a set of standardized organizational structures designed to improve interoperability between all levels of government, the private sector, non-governmental agencies (NGOs) and all Blinn College District campuses and facilities during emergency responses to critical incidents.
Regardless of the hazard or threat and associated emergency response, Blinn College District leadership must implement appropriate population protection activities, issue timely emergency notifications, coordinate public information activities, ensure communications interoperability, and coordinate continuously with local emergency services personnel.