ALICE is a federally endorsed safety protocol. The letters ALICE stand for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter and Evacuate: Alert – inform people of the threat, giving as much information as possible.

Why is it called an Alice drill?

ALICE is an acronym for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate. It's not designed to be sequential but rather to be utilized dynamically in each unique situation. ALICE training addresses each component in detail.

What does Alice mean for school?

ALERT, LOCKDOWN, INFORM, COUNTER, EVACUATE

The safety and welfare of our students and staff are our highest priority. ... To ensure schools are prepared to proactively handle the threat of an intruder or active shooter, all principals and teachers have been trained in ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate).