During a campus safety drill, what is the expected role of an OL?

• A. Remain calm, guide students to designated safety areas, follow campus procedures, and report to supervisors.
• B. Run ahead to gather students without following procedure.
• C. Return to the building immediately once the drill begins.
• D. Take photos for social media.

Answer: (A)

During a campus safety drill, an OL's job is to stay calm, guide students to designated safety areas, follow campus procedures, and report to supervisors. This combination keeps the group orderly and helps ensure everyone knows where to go and what to do, which makes the drill effective and repeatable. Staying calm helps prevent panic and keeps students focused. Guiding students to safe assembly points ensures coordinated movement and accountability. Following procedures means everyone follows the same steps, so actions are predictable and safe. Reporting to supervisors creates a clear line of communication for updates or adjustments if needed.

Actions like running ahead to gather students without following the established procedure would disrupt the plan and could leave some people unsafe or unaccounted for. Returning to the building immediately once the drill begins could put students at risk and disrupt the evacuation flow. Taking photos for social media would distract people and could violate privacy or safety rules, undermining the seriousness of the drill.