1. Active Shooter Preparedness
Presented by:
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Developed by:
Paul Wraalstad, Associate Director
Memorial Union, North Dakota State University
Jason Hancock, Associate Director
Student Unions & Activities, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Used with Permission
Paul and Jason

2. Learning Outcomes
Develop a broader understanding of the types of training and training scenarios that may be done to prepare staff members for active shooter situations
Develop a broader understanding of facility characteristics that may improve or hamper the ability to shelter in place or evacuate in an emergency situation
Paul

3. Overview Definition Types of training Expectations of staff
Tools for training
Resources
Paul

4. Definitions
FEMA defines an active shooter as an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and other populated area. In most cases, active shooters use firearms and there is no pattern or method to their selection of victims.
The National Tactical Officers Association defines active shooter as one or more subjects who participate in a random or systematic shooting spree, demonstrating their intent to continuously harm others.  An active shooter’s overriding objective appears to be that of mass murder, rather than criminal conduct such as robbery, kidnapping, etc.
Paul—defines active shooter, shows OSU video
Difference between hostage situation & active shooter

5. Video from The Ohio State University
Used with permission from The Ohio State University.
“Run, Hide, Fight” is a registered phrase from the city of Houston, TX.
Paul

6. Types of training Classroom Based Trainings Live-action Simulations
Law Enforcement Training Exercises
Post-Event Response Training
Paul Classroom Type Trainings
Use of video resources / Q&A sessions with knowledgeable professional (LEO, trained staff, etc.)
Table-top exercises – discuss various scenarios in small or large groups
Mock simulations (area specific) – take place in specific area with specific scenarios
All of these should include step-by-step responses including calling 911 as well as run, hide, fight outcomes
Live-action Simulations
Have students/staff respond as if gunshots were heard and utilize campus LEOs to sweep specific areas of building after report of active shooter.
Full facility (can take extended period of time) or area specific.
More difficult as you may need to close area or facility for training
Law Enforcement Training Exercises
Partner with local LEOs to allow them to run extended training exercises in facility when closed (summer evenings, holiday breaks, etc.)
Post-Event Response Training
Review event and make changes / adjustments to improve preparedness for future events

7. What different types of training are being done on your campus?
Paul

8. Tools for training Videos Manuals Workshops Other Campus specific
General
Manuals
Building specific
Workshops
Other
Jason
Campus specific:
University of Wisconsin-Madison: Focuses on classroom shooting
The Ohio State University: you saw it
Auburn University: ALICE acronym Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate
Center for Personal Protection and Safety When Lighting Strikes: Shots fired on campus—NDSU uses this
General
City of Houston’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security: Run, Hide, Fight –many schools use this in some format including U of MN

9. What tools are being used on your campus?
Tools for training
What tools are being used on your campus?
Jason

10. Expectations of staff Responsibilities Student vs. Professional
Run, hide, fight
Assist others to safety
Student vs. Professional
Different expectations
Paul

11. What are the expectations of staff on your campus?
Paul

12. Active Shooter Preparedness
Awareness training sessions
Annual orientation and refresher
Suspicious behavior awareness
Invite local law enforcement
Conduct threat assessment
Prepare emergency response kit
Communications protocol
Establish immediate response actions
Paul

13. Resources FEMA: IS-907: Active Shooter: What You Can Do
Department of Homeland Security: Active Shooter Preparedness
University of Nebraska – Lincoln (good example of a strong emergency planning website:
I just listed them on this slide. Could use as a handout like we discussed or send the entire presentation

14. Resources Videos Campus specific General
University of Wisconsin-Madison:
The Ohio State University:
Auburn University:
Center for Personal Protection and Safety
General
City of Houston’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security: Run, Hide, Fight
I just listed them on this slide. Could use as a handout like we discussed or send the entire presentation

15. Resources Facility Design:
ACUI article on facility design:
National Institute of Building Sciences:
CPTED – Crime Prevention through Environmental Design details/articleid/16988/title/the-role-of-buildings-in-mass-shootings/viewall/true.aspx
Security Solutions for Enabling and Assuring Business: threats
I just listed them on this slide. Could use as a handout like we discussed or send the entire presentation

16. Questions Paul Wraalstad, Associate Director
Memorial Union, North Dakota State University
Jason Hancock, Associate Director
Student Unions & Activities, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities