School Safety -Lock down drills

There was a lock down drill at the high school this week. I understand it went well. Curiously missing was communication to families on this. God forbid something happen, the public has had no information on how these happen, during, release etc. The pricipal said this is by design, so misinformation doesnt get out. There needs to be preparation now, and not via rumor behind a yellow tape barrier. Wonder how well the communications were handled in Newtown? There seems to be a cicrcle the wagons mentality on this in the schools. Again thinking of themselves (teachdrs) ahead of community. We should ask the police department on this.