HOW TO RESPOND AND PLAN TO AN ACTIVE SHOOTER SITUATION
THIS REPORT WAS DESIGNED TO EXAIME TRAIN ALERT ALL STUDENTS, STAFF & FACULTY IN ALL THE AREAS LISTED IN THE AREAS LISTED BELOW!!!!!!!!!!
AN ACTIVE SHOOTER IS A PERSON ACTIVLEY ENGAGED IN KILLING PEOPLE IN A COFINED SPACE OR POPULATED AREA. ACTIVE SHOOTERS USE FIREARMS. THERE IS NO PATTERN OR METHOD IN SELECTION OF VICTIMS.
SITUATIONS ARE UNPREDICTABLE AND EVOLVE QUICKLY. ACTIVE SHOOTER SITUATIONS ARE OVER WITHIN 10 TO 15 MINUTES. STUDENTS, STAFF, AND FACULTY MUST BE PREPARED BOTH PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY TO DEAL WITH AN ACTIVE SHOOTER SITUATION!!!!!!!
EVACUATE LEAVE THE AREA HELP OTHERS CALL 911 STAY CALM
If evacuation is not possible, hide where the shooter is less likely to find you. Be out of shooter’s view. Find protection if shots are fired. Lock the door. Blockade the door with desks, chairs etc… Silence your phone Remain quiet.
REMAIN CALM DIAL 911. IF POSSIBLE, TO ALERT POLICE TO THE ACTIVE SHOOTER’S LOCATION. LEAVE THE LINE OPEN IF YOU CANNOT SPEAK ALLOWING THE DISPATCHER TO LISTEN.
LAST RESORT AND YOUR LIFE IS IN DANGER ACT AGGRESSIVELY AS POSSIBLE THROW ITEMS AND IMPROVISE A WEAPON YELL COMMIT TO YOUR ACTIONS
OFFICERS ARRRIVE IN TEAMS THEY WILL BE WEARING TACTICAL GEAR THEY WILL BE ARMED WITH RIFLES,AND SHOGUNS. THEY MAY USE PEPPER SPRAY OR TEAR GAS TO CONTROL SITUATION OFFICERS WILL YELL COMMANDS, AND MAY PUSH YOU TO THE GROUND FOR YOUR SAFETY.
EVACUATION POLICY AND PLAN CONTACT INFO FOR WHO IS IN CHARGE. INFO ON AREA HOSPITALS LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT EMERGENCEY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM IN PLACE
LOCATION OF SHOOTER NUMBER OF SHOOTERS DESCRIPTION IF POSSIBLE NUMBER OF WEAPONS NUMBER OF VICTIMS
AN ACTIVE SHOOTER SITUATION
ENSURE THE CAMPUS HAS TWO ROUTES TO ESCAPE. POST EVCUATION ROUTES THROUGHOUT YOUR CAMPUS. INCLUDE POLICE, AND EMERGENCY RESPONDERS AT YOUR TRAININGS. ENCOURAGE HAVING A ACTIVE SHOOTER SCENARIO AT YOUR CAMPUS.
FOSTER A RESPECTFUL CAMPUS. BE AWARE OF YOUR SURRONDINGS AND BE AWARE OF INDICATORS OF VIOLENCE.
To facilitate effective planning for emergencies, it is important to analyze the recent active shooter situation and create an after action report. The report should contain the following: Response activity Successes and failures The effectiveness of your last Emergency Response Plan (ERP). Making improvements on your old (ERP).
ALWAYS BE AWARE IF YOUR ENVIROMENT AND ANY POSSIBLE DANGERS. TAKE NOTE OF THE TWO NEAREST EXITS AT YOUR CAMPUS. IF YOU ARE IN AN OFFICE, STAY THERE AN SECURE THE DOOR. IF YOU ARE IN A HALLWAY, GET INTO A ROOM AND SECURE THE DOOR AND BARICADE IT. AS A LAST RESORT, ATTEMPT TO TAKE THE SHOOTER DOWN, YOUR CHANCE IS GREATER IF YOU TRY TO INCAPACIATE HIM/HER.