1. Active Shooter Response Training
2016

2. Profile of an Active Shooter
An individual who is engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area; in most cases, active shooters use firearms(s) and there is no pattern or method to their selection of victims.
Victims are selected at random
The event is unpredictable and evolves quickly
Law enforcement is usually required to end an active shooter situation
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Active Shooter Events
If an Active Shooter is in your vicinity, you must be prepared both mentally and physically to deal with the situation.
You have three options:
RUN
HIDE
FIGHT
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Option 1: RUN
Have an escape route and plan in mind.
Leave belongings behind. Not worth your life.
Keep your hands visible.
Evacuate regardless of whether others agree to follow.
Prevent others from entering an area where the active shooter may be.
Call 911 when you are safe.
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Option 2: HIDE
Identify opportunities for cover and concealment
Hide out of shooter’s view.
Look for cover and concealment. Practice.
Block entry to your hiding place. Lock doors.
Barricade doors with furniture etc.
Silence your cell phone and any other electronic devices.
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Option 3: FIGHT
Fight as a last resort and only when your life is in imminent danger.
When you do fight, commit fully to your actions.
Be as aggressive as possible. Don’t stop.
Ambush shooter. Use surprise. Throw items.
Attempt to incapacitate shooter. Eyes, face, etc.
Improvise weapons. Fire extinguishers etc.
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7. Contacting Law Enforcement
Call law enforcement when it is safe to do so.
Information to provide to 911 operators:
Location of the active shooter.
Number of active shooters.
Physical description of shooters.
Number and type of weapons shooter has.
Number of victims at location.
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8. When Law Enforcement Arrives
Remain calm and follow instructions.
Avoid quick movements toward officers, such as holding on to them for safety.
Do not ask questions when evacuating.
Avoid pointing or yelling.
Keep hands visible at all times.
Drop any items in your hands (coats, bags)
Keep your fingers spread.
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The first officers to arrive on scene will not stop to help the injured. Expect rescue teams to follow initial officers. These rescue teams will treat and remove the injured.
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10. Safe Location Procedures
Once you have reached a safe location, you likely will be held in that area by law enforcement until the situation is under control and all witnesses have been identified and questioned.
Do not leave the area until law enforcement authorities have instructed you to do so.
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11. For Questions or Additional Assistance Contact:
MTA Police: Ext. 6911
MNR Security Command Center (914)
Local Law Enforcement 911
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References:
Department of Homeland Security
DHS.Gov
US Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI.Gov
FEMA Emergency Management Institute
Training.FEMA.Gov
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