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Active Shooter Active Threat

An active shooter is considered an individual actively engaged in the killing of or attempting to kill people in a confined or populated area. The use of firearms is typical in this act, however other items have been utilized to commit the crime. Active shooter incidents are often unpredictable and evolve quickly.

Run-Hide-Fight

Run

Have an escape route and a plan in mind
Leave your belongings behind
Keep your hands visible

Hide

Hide in an area out of the assailants view
Block entry to your hiding place and lock the door
Silence your cell phone or any other noise making device

Fight

Commit to your act
As a last resort and only when your life is in imminent danger
Attempt to incapacitate the shooter
Act with physical aggression and throw items at the shooter

Call 911 when it is safe to do so

Information to provide to 911 or Law Enforcement

Location of active shooter
Number of shooters
Physical description of shooters
Number and type of weapons used
Number of potential victims at the location

When Law Enforcement arrives:

Remain calm and follow instructions
Put down any items in your hands
Raise hands and spread fingers
Keep hands visible at all times
Avoid quick movements toward officers such as holding onto them for safety
Avoid pointing, screaming, or yelling
Do not stop to ask officers for help or direction when evacuating

For more information, please visit the Homeland Security active shooter preparedness

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