Local schools have procedures to prevent a situation like in Newtown, Connecticut

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - School districts have received calls from many parents about the procedures that are in place to protect their children, if someone got into the building.

School officials said students, staff, and administrators perform lockdowns and are trained to know what to do.

Krista Stockman, Fort Wayne Community Schools spokesperson, said their schools are locked, which means people have to be buzzed in to get inside. She said schools also have cameras.

Dr. Steven Yager, Southwest Allen County Schools Superintendent, said his schools have the same protection, but extra security such as officers at the schools and a security dog.

School officials said there are other measures in place, but can't reveal them because it could compromise the school's security.

Different schools perform their procedures at different times, and most times, students and staffs aren't given advanced warning.

School districts ask if parents and students know of any suspicious activity, contact the school's administration office.