Active Shooter - Training Instructor: Department of Public Safety Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Active Shooter - Training Active shooter situations are unpredictable and evolve quickly, typically immediate deployment of law enforcement is required to stop the shooting and mitigate harm to victims. On hearing that there is an active shooter or other violent situation near or on-campus, TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION! Do not wait for instructions.
What is an active shooter ? An active shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area, typically through the use of firearms. Victims are selected at random The event is unpredictable and evolves quickly Law enforcement is usually required to end an active shooter situation
Coping with an Active Shooter situation Be aware of your environment and any possible dangers Take note of the two nearest exits in any facility you visit If you are in an office, stay there and secure the door Attempt to take the active shooter down as a last resort
Active Shooter on campus Active Shooter in building (on-campus) - GET OUT (RUN), Cover-up (HIDE - Lock Down) or Take Action (FIGHT)! Active Shooter on campus GET OUT (RUN)- Evacuate yourself, faculty, staff and students if it is safe to do so. • Have an escape route and plan in mind • Leave your belongings behind • Keep your hands visible
Active Shooter on campus COVER UP (HIDE - Lock Down) – Hide out, seek available cover, stay hidden. If safe to do so take staff and students to a secure area, away from exposure to glass, windows or outside area. Go to a secure classroom or office. • Hide in an area out of the shooter’s view • Block entry to your hiding place and lock the doors • Silence your cell phone and/or pager
Active Shooter on campus TAKE ACTION (FIGHT) – If cornered, take action – do what you have to do. • As a last resort and only when your life is in imminent danger • Attempt to incapacitate the shooter • Act with physical aggression and throw items at the active shooter
Active Shooter near campus Active Shooter near campus - LOCK UP & HIDE (Lock-Down) Active Shooter near campus LOCK UP - If it is safe to do so, lock all campus doors. HIDE - Stay hidden if possible and away from windows and exterior doors. If it is safe to do so, COVER UP (HIDE - Lock Down) - Take faculty, staff and students to an office area or classroom, away from exposure to glass, windows or the outside area. Go to a secure classroom or office. KEEP SAFE – Stay inside your campus building, unless instructed to evacuate by the police. Do NOT open the door for anyone that is not the Police . Must show you a badge. CALL OUT - If it is safe to do so, call 911, detail the situation. GET OUT - Follow all instructions given to you by the Police. You may be requested to exit your area with your hands above your head and be told to leave all bags, backpacks and briefcases in your office or classroom.
How to respond – When Law Enforcement arrives Remain calm and follow instructions Put down any items in your hands (i.e., bags, jackets) Raise hands and spread fingers Keep hands visible at all times Avoid quick movements toward officers such as holding on to them for safety Avoid pointing, screaming or yelling Do not stop to ask officers for help or direction when evacuating
Information you should provide to Law Enforcement or the 911operator Location of the active shooter Number of shooters Physical description of shooters Number and type of weapons held by shooters Number of potential victims at the location