1. IS-907 – Active Shooter: What You Can Do
IS-700.A: National Incident Management System, An Introduction
IS-907 – Active Shooter: What You Can Do
January 2009

2. Las Vegas Shooting
Start at 9 min

3. Bell Ringer
Why was it important for us to analyze the Las Vegas mass shooting?

4. IS-700.A: National Incident Management System, An Introduction
Course Topics
Respond
Prepare
Follow Up
January 2009

5. Class Discussion: Preparation

6. How To Prepare Develop an Emergency Action Plan. Conduct training.
Recognize indicators of potential workplace violence.

7. Developing an Emergency Action Plan
IS-700.A: National Incident Management System, An Introduction
Developing an Emergency Action Plan
Get input from:
Human resources department.
Training department.
Facility owners/operators.
Property manager.
Local law enforcement and emergency responders.
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8. Components of an Effective Plan
IS-700.A: National Incident Management System, An Introduction
Components of an Effective Plan
A preferred method for reporting different types of emergencies
An evacuation policy and procedure
Emergency escape procedures and route assignments
Contact information for individuals to be contacted under the Emergency Action Plan
Information concerning local area hospitals
An emergency notification system to alert various parties of an emergency
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9. IS-700.A: National Incident Management System, An Introduction
Conducting Training
Employee training should include:
Identifying the sound of gunfire.
Reacting quickly.
Calling 911.
Reacting when law enforcement arrives.
Adopting a survival mindset during a crisis.
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10. IS-700.A: National Incident Management System, An Introduction
Meet Everyone’s Needs
Ensure that plans assess and provide for functional needs:
Hearing or sight
Mobility
Limited or no English proficiency
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11. Manager Responsibilities (1 of 2)
IS-700.A: National Incident Management System, An Introduction
Manager Responsibilities (1 of 2)
Institute access controls.
Distribute critical items.
Assemble crisis kits.
Activate the emergency notification system.
Ensure two evacuation routes.
Coordinate with the facility’s security department.
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12. Manager Responsibilities (2 of 2)
IS-700.A: National Incident Management System, An Introduction
Manager Responsibilities (2 of 2)
Post evacuation routes.
Place removable floor plans near entrances and exits.
Include law enforcement and first responders in training.
Encourage active shooter training.
Foster a respectful workplace.
Be aware of workplace violence indicators.
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13. Recognizing Indicators of Violence

14. Example 1
Days before an office shooting at a software company, the shooter angrily confronted management over personal financial issues.
One member of payroll told her family that his behavior frightened her.
A few days later, the shooter asked two of his coworkers to witness the signing of his will.

15. Example 2
The shooter at a warehouse incident was fired 6 months earlier for poor performance.
It was reported that he showed up late or missed entire days and ways argumentative.

16. Workplace Violence Indicators
IS-700.A: National Incident Management System, An Introduction
Workplace Violence Indicators
May be current or former employee.
May display characteristics of potentially violent behavior.
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17. Human Resources Responsibilities
IS-700.A: National Incident Management System, An Introduction
Human Resources Responsibilities
Conduct effective background checks.
Create system for reporting violent behavior.
Make counseling available.
Develop plan dealing with an active shooter situation.
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18. Security Assessment
Is an ongoing process for identifying and evaluating potential risks and areas of weakness that could have adverse consequences.
Provides a basis for planning and implementing protective and mitigation measures.
Looks at more than the physical environment. An effective assessment reviews the overall climate for security and safety, including policies, procedures, resources, training, and exercises.

19. Why Conduct a Security Assessment?
Historically, site weaknesses have made it easier for incidents to occur and harder for personnel to intervene quickly. For example:
Offenders had easy access into the facility.
Occupants had inadequate escape paths.
Staff or volunteers were unable to spot threats in time.
Staff were not trained and empowered to take independent life-saving actions under the extreme stress of an actual incident.
Communication was inadequate.
A security assessment often identifies site vulnerabilities. 

20. A security assessment includes:
Reviewing past incidents, threat assessments, and existing policy and procedures.
Considering how risk factors in your own organization and in the surrounding community impact your security.
Walking through the facility to identify physical vulnerabilities.
Interviewing key personnel to assess effectiveness of procedures.
Identifying existing resources and capabilities that can be used to address a vulnerability.
Reporting the findings, including positive observations, vulnerabilities, and recommended corrective actions.
When planning the assessment, it is helpful to think in terms of layers of security.

22. Activity: How to Shelter in Place?
Instructions: Working as a group:
Take 5 minutes to create an Emergency Action Plan for this classroom.
Jot down action steps we can take.
Use specific procedures, what exactly should we do.
We have a shooter in the hallway and can’t get out the window….

23. IS-700.A: National Incident Management System, An Introduction
Course Topics
Respond
Prepare
Follow Up
January 2009

24. Security Assessment
Tomorrow, security assessment of the school.