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    An active shooter is defined as an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined area using firearms. If an active shooter situation occurs, the following actions are recommended: 1. Run and evacuate the area if possible. Leave belongings and keep your hands visible. 2. Hide in an area out of the shooter's view and lock or block entry points if evacuation is not possible. Silence phones. 3. Fight as an absolute last resort if your life is in danger. Attempt to incapacitate the shooter with aggression and thrown items. Provide law enforcement with location and description details about the shooter when contacting 911.

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    An active shooter is defined as an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined area using firearms. If an active shooter situation occurs, the following actions are recommended: 1. Run and evacuate the area if possible. Leave belongings and keep your hands visible. 2. Hide in an area out of the shooter's view and lock or block entry points if evacuation is not possible. Silence phones. 3. Fight as an absolute last resort if your life is in danger. Attempt to incapacitate the shooter with aggression and thrown items. Provide law enforcement with location and description details about the shooter when contacting 911.

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    An active shooter is defined as an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined area using firearms. If an active shooter situation occurs, the following actions are recommended: 1. Run and evacuate the area if possible. Leave belongings and keep your hands visible. 2. Hide in an area out of the shooter's view and lock or block entry points if evacuation is not possible. Silence phones. 3. Fight as an absolute last resort if your life is in danger. Attempt to incapacitate the shooter with aggression and thrown items. Provide law enforcement with location and description details about the shooter when contacting 911.

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    An active shooter is defined as an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined area using firearms. If an active shooter situation occurs, the following actions are recommended: 1. Run and evacuate the area if possible. Leave belongings and keep your hands visible. 2. Hide in an area out of the shooter's view and lock or block entry points if evacuation is not possible. Silence phones. 3. Fight as an absolute last resort if your life is in danger. Attempt to incapacitate the shooter with aggression and thrown items. Provide law enforcement with location and description details about the shooter when contacting 911.

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    COPING PROFILE

    WITH AN ACTIVE SHOOTER SITUATION OF AN ACTIVE SHOOTER

    • Be aware of your environment and any An active shooter is an


    possible dangers individual actively engaged in killing or
    attempting to kill people in a confined and
    • Take note of the two nearest exits in any populated area, typically through the use
    facility you visit of firearms.
    • If you are in an office, stay there and
    secure the door
    CHARACTERISTICS
    • Attempt to take the active shooter down
    OF AN ACTIVE SHOOTER SITUATION
    as a last resort
    • Victims are selected at random
    • The event is unpredictable and evolves
    quickly
    • Law enforcement is usually required to
    Contact your building management or end an active shooter situation
    human resources department for more
    information and training on active
    shooter response in your workplace.

    CALL 911 WHEN IT


    IS SAFE TO DO SO
    HOW TO RESPOND HOW TO RESPOND
    WHEN AN ACTIVE SHOOTER IS IN YOUR WHEN LAW ENFORCEMENT ARRIVES
    VICINITY
    • Remain calm and follow instructions
    1. RUN • Put down any items in your hands (i.e.,
    • Have an escape route and plan in mind bags, jackets)
    • Leave your belongings behind • Raise hands and spread fingers
    • Keep your hands visible • Keep hands visible at all times
    • Avoid quick movements toward officers
    2. HIDE such as holding on to them for safety
    • Hide in an area out of the shooter’s view • Avoid pointing, screaming or yelling
    • Block entry to your hiding place and lock • Do not stop to ask officers for help or
    the doors direction when evacuating
    • Silence your cell phone and/or pager
    INFORMATION
    3. FIGHT YOU SHOULD PROVIDE TO LAW
    • As a last resort and only when your life is ENFORCEMENT OR 911 OPERATOR
    in imminent danger
    • Attempt to incapacitate the shooter • Location of the active shooter
    • Act with physical aggression and throw • Number of shooters
    items at the active shooter • Physical description of shooters
    • Number and type of weapons held by
    CALL 911 WHEN IT shooters
    IS SAFE TO DO SO • Number of potential victims at the location

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