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Public Safety

Goal 1: Utilize Targeted Initiatives and Industry Best Practices and Policies to Foster a Safe
Environment
Objective 2: Protect Public Well-being
Project Performance Measure(s) Department(s)
Core Library Emergency and Safety Achieve quarterly target goals Library
PS Plan
1.2.3
Summary:
Timeline:
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The Library will update its Facility Emergency and Safety • 1 and 2 Quarters: Conduct a SWOT analysis of
Plan processes and procedures to align with industry each location in the library system
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standards and the City of Arlington protocols. The Library • 1 – 4 Quarter: Design Emergency Plan based on
will work in concert with and under the guidance of Risk the framework provided by Risk Management for
Management, Office of Emergency Management, APD, and all sever library locations.
AFD. With seven facilities of various sizes and • 4 Quarter: Conduct training with staff on various
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configurations delivering public service during extended emergency scenarios
hours, developing emergency plans that help staff respond • 4 Quarter: Develop an after-action analysis and
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appropriately is vital for staff and patron safety. Areas to planning framework
be evaluated include but are not limited to necessary
equipment such as panic buttons, additional cameras, staff
training and established processes and procedures for
effective emergency and safety planning.

Update:
In the 4th Quarter, Downtown Services and Branch
Services finalized emergency response plan drafts,
incorporating the shared SWOT analysis results from the
nine meetings. Library managers met with Risk
Management and Arlington Police staff to complete a
walk-through and give feedback to finalize an updated
emergency plan. Branch and Downtown Services teams
completed a fiscal year plan and developed a framework
for conducting staff training through the emergency plans.
Notably, the Library has committed to an ongoing process
of improvement and adaptability, with annual staff training
and a review of emergency plans for modifications to be
conducted annually or as needed. This emphasis on regular
review and modification ensures that the plans remain
effective and up-to-date.

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