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TODAY’S OBJECTIVE Identify proactive, options-based strategies to use if ever confronted by an active shooter/violent person

A.L. .C.E. Greg Crane

GUIDELINE COMPLIANCE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY ACTIVE SHOOTER – HOW TO RESPOND OCTOBER 2008 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE GUIDE FOR PREVENTING AND RESPONDING TO SCHOOL VIOLENCE NYPD – ACTIVE SHOOTER RECOMMENDATIONS AND ANALYSIS FOR RISK MITIGATION INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY ACTIVE SHOOTER – EMPLOYEE RESPONSE

GUIDELINE COMPLIANCE Guides for Developing High-Quality Emergency Operations Plans – June 2013 US Department of Education US Department of Homeland Security FEMA US Department of Justice US Department of Health and Human Services

RECENT RESEARCH TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY 40% occur at businesses, 29% at schools Average number shot – 5, killed – 2 Shooters are 94% male (oldest – 88, youngest – 13) 59% use handguns, 26% rifles, 33% more than one Average response time – 3 minutes Half the shootings were over by the time police arrived

MORE FREQUENT Between – once every other month (5) Between more than once per month (16) Within the last 18 months – New Mexico, Philadelphia, Purdue, Widener, South Carolina State, Martin’s Supermarket, Columbia Mall, Cobb Theater and-mass-casualty-incidents and-mass-casualty-incidents

ALICE ADVANTAGES Integrates physical design and technology with human action Provides a plan of action to increase the chance of survival, increase confidence, and reduce fear Vastly diminishes the odds of success of the intruder

RESCUE WILL NOT OCCUR UNTIL… Police arrive Police protocol is met Time required to locate threat Time required to eliminate threat Typical response times

WHAT IS AN ACTIVE SHOOTER? An Active Shooter is a person(s) who is immediately causing death and/or serious bodily injury. This isn’t exclusive to somebody with a firearm. This could be accomplished with a knife, or a bat, or with personal body weapons. It is for this reason that we refer to such a person(s) as an Active Shooter/Violent Intruder.

WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF…. There was a Fire? There was an Earthquake? There was a Tornado? There was a Active Shooter/Violent Intruder?

WHAT ARE THESE STUDENTS DOING? Students take cover in French class in Holden Hall at Virginia Tech (next to Norris Hall) Photo by Chase Damiano

THE LESSON FROM VIRGINIA TECH 28 VS. 2 (FATALITIES) PASSIVE VS. PROACTIVE Data from Chapter 8, Virginia Governor’s Report on Virginia Tech. Room 210 No class Room present Killed 10 Wounded 2 Hallway – Killed 1 Room present Killed 2 Wounded 3 Jumped Room 200 No class Offices Room present Killed 12 Wounded 6 Room present Killed 5 Wounded 6 Barricaded (after 1 st time) Room present Killed 0 Wounded 0 Barricaded

ALICE IS….. Common Sense, but not Common Knowledge!

A - ALERT Lockdown, Lockdown Who What Where Plain Language It may not be verbal

L - LOCKDOWN - A GOOD STARTING POINT Doors locked by policy (if feasible) Lights out and window covered – why? Other ways to secure area Barricading – providing time to plan What can be used – think and share What to do about cell phones

I - INFORM Use of cameras – why? PA system – why? May need to use and instant messenger

C - COUNTER The violent person is in the room – is he well trained? Distract – shooting is a physical skill Think and share Demonstration Gain control of shooter and take down if necessary No holds barred What to do with a weapon Videos

E - EVACUATE Is it the best option? In most cases, YES! Based on real time information Think about work spaces – examples How would you exit your area? This room? Where do we go? CRP – Community Rally Point KV Student at the mall, Purdue

TRAUMA FIRST AID WHEN WILL HELP ARRIVE? After the area has been secured by law enforcement!

TRAUMA FIRST AID Controlling Bleeding Direct Pressure Pressure Bandage Tourniquet Moving the Injured Fore and Aft Carry Securing the Neck

IMPLEMENTATION Learned about ALiCE at the Indiana School Safety Specialist Academy in April 2012 Researched the company and ideas Attended two days of training in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 18-19, 2012

IMPLEMENTATION Schools– read booklet before meeting School District Officials Jasper County Police KVSC School Board Businesses – read booklet before meeting Depends on size of organization Safety Committee/HR President/CEO

IMPLEMENTATION Schools Created a Schedule Trained teachers Trained support staff Trained students Businesses HR

CERTIFICATION TRAINING COSTS Training fee - $395 x2 (now $595)= $ Hotel in Cincinnati - $ Mileage to/from Cincinnati – $ Subtotal - $ Minus an IYI Grant of $ Cost to the district – $ Paper for booklets for students/staff Card stock for bookmarks for MS students

WHAT YOU RECEIVE Two full days of training Online access to all instructor materials Video clips Booklets for employees Access to the ALiCE Training Group for support and continual updates on recent events Online access to case studies, files, and materials

BENEFITS Getting employees to think Feel more secure having options Understanding of situational awareness Easy to practice Like being informed with accurate information Employees feel empowered Appreciate having the authority to make decisions

WHY WE TRAIN Theory In a time of crisis…… 10% - will react quickly and do the right thing 80% - will be stunned, but may respond and be able to act when given direction 10% - will overreact/underreact and make the situation worse

NEXT STEPS Visit Research trainings in your area June15-16, 2015 – DeMotte, IN You may also host a class or contract with ALiCE directly We are happy to answer any questions

OUR EMPLOYEES ARE ALSO REAL ‘FIRST RESPONDERS’ Give employees the knowledge to create second chances and they will make us proud!

TESTIMONIALS "Having been through this training as a teacher, I can and will attest to its effectiveness. Yes, it is a different mindset, but how far will a parent go to protect their child? This training took us out of our comfort zones. As a teacher, who is acting in loco parentis, how far will I go to protect your child? As far as I have to, as if they were my own." Karen, Teacher "I have tears in my eyes reading this because I have a 7 yr. old in school. I hate the thought that teaching unimaginable things like this would be necessary, but are in fact happening too often in our schools. As much as I hate to even type the words or think the thoughts, I would rather my child die fighting to survive, rather than waiting to die. I hate the thought that this is possible at all." Kim, Parent

TESTIMONIALS This class has helped my “fears” immensely. As the secretary and first person people see when they come in, I was nervous as to what was expected of me. The class and officers who taught the class were excellent. Thanks again. Deb Doherty, Secretary, August 2013 As a person that has instructed nationally and attended training throughout the United States, I must say that ALICE is an excellent concept and program. Not only is it valuable in the schools, but can be adapted for any place that a number of people would be at an given time, such as a bank, hospital, large office complex, and etc. It is presented in such a way to allow for options to recognize, adapt and overcome the danger presented at the time. Aubrey Futrell, Law Enforcement (40+ years), November 2013

TESTIMONIALS "It feels good to know we could do something to save ourselves, not just wait in a corner to see what happens next." Sarah, 12 "I definitely think it's a good idea. I think it's good for teachers to know what to do in case of an emergency." Courtney Pelletier, Parent

CONTACT INFORMATION Guy Skrobul ext Jeff Moolenaar , ext Eric Kidwell , ext Dr. Andy Boersma