IS-907 – Active Shooter: What You Can Do IS-700.A: National Incident Management System, An Introduction IS-907 – Active Shooter: What You Can Do January 2009

Las Vegas Shooting https://youtu.be/krr4u6uGdzc Start at 9 min

Bell Ringer Why was it important for us to analyze the Las Vegas mass shooting?

IS-700.A: National Incident Management System, An Introduction Course Topics Respond Prepare Follow Up January 2009

Class Discussion: Preparation

How To Prepare Develop an Emergency Action Plan. Conduct training. Recognize indicators of potential workplace violence.

Developing an Emergency Action Plan IS-700.A: National Incident Management System, An Introduction Developing an Emergency Action Plan Get input from: Human resources department. Training department. Facility owners/operators. Property manager. Local law enforcement and emergency responders. January 2009

Components of an Effective Plan IS-700.A: National Incident Management System, An Introduction Components of an Effective Plan A preferred method for reporting different types of emergencies An evacuation policy and procedure Emergency escape procedures and route assignments Contact information for individuals to be contacted under the Emergency Action Plan Information concerning local area hospitals An emergency notification system to alert various parties of an emergency January 2009

IS-700.A: National Incident Management System, An Introduction Conducting Training Employee training should include: Identifying the sound of gunfire. Reacting quickly. Calling 911. Reacting when law enforcement arrives. Adopting a survival mindset during a crisis. January 2009

IS-700.A: National Incident Management System, An Introduction Meet Everyone’s Needs Ensure that plans assess and provide for functional needs: Hearing or sight Mobility Limited or no English proficiency January 2009

Manager Responsibilities (1 of 2) IS-700.A: National Incident Management System, An Introduction Manager Responsibilities (1 of 2) Institute access controls. Distribute critical items. Assemble crisis kits. Activate the emergency notification system. Ensure two evacuation routes. Coordinate with the facility’s security department. January 2009

Manager Responsibilities (2 of 2) IS-700.A: National Incident Management System, An Introduction Manager Responsibilities (2 of 2) Post evacuation routes. Place removable floor plans near entrances and exits. Include law enforcement and first responders in training. Encourage active shooter training. Foster a respectful workplace. Be aware of workplace violence indicators. January 2009

Recognizing Indicators of Violence https://youtu.be/qJOfhgPyR94

Example 1 Days before an office shooting at a software company, the shooter angrily confronted management over personal financial issues. One member of payroll told her family that his behavior frightened her. A few days later, the shooter asked two of his coworkers to witness the signing of his will.

Example 2 The shooter at a warehouse incident was fired 6 months earlier for poor performance. It was reported that he showed up late or missed entire days and ways argumentative.

Workplace Violence Indicators IS-700.A: National Incident Management System, An Introduction Workplace Violence Indicators May be current or former employee. May display characteristics of potentially violent behavior. https://youtu.be/rigMppd1qF0 January 2009

Human Resources Responsibilities IS-700.A: National Incident Management System, An Introduction Human Resources Responsibilities Conduct effective background checks. Create system for reporting violent behavior. Make counseling available. Develop plan dealing with an active shooter situation. January 2009

Security Assessment Is an ongoing process for identifying and evaluating potential risks and areas of weakness that could have adverse consequences. Provides a basis for planning and implementing protective and mitigation measures. Looks at more than the physical environment. An effective assessment reviews the overall climate for security and safety, including policies, procedures, resources, training, and exercises.

Why Conduct a Security Assessment? Historically, site weaknesses have made it easier for incidents to occur and harder for personnel to intervene quickly. For example: Offenders had easy access into the facility. Occupants had inadequate escape paths. Staff or volunteers were unable to spot threats in time. Staff were not trained and empowered to take independent life-saving actions under the extreme stress of an actual incident. Communication was inadequate. A security assessment often identifies site vulnerabilities. 

A security assessment includes: Reviewing past incidents, threat assessments, and existing policy and procedures. Considering how risk factors in your own organization and in the surrounding community impact your security. Walking through the facility to identify physical vulnerabilities. Interviewing key personnel to assess effectiveness of procedures. Identifying existing resources and capabilities that can be used to address a vulnerability. Reporting the findings, including positive observations, vulnerabilities, and recommended corrective actions. When planning the assessment, it is helpful to think in terms of layers of security.

Activity: How to Shelter in Place? Instructions: Working as a group: Take 5 minutes to create an Emergency Action Plan for this classroom. Jot down action steps we can take. Use specific procedures, what exactly should we do. We have a shooter in the hallway and can’t get out the window….

IS-700.A: National Incident Management System, An Introduction Course Topics Respond Prepare Follow Up January 2009

Security Assessment Tomorrow, security assessment of the school.