Block entry to your hiding place and lock the doors
Silence your cellphone and/or pager
Fight
Take action as a last resort and only when your life is in imminent danger
Attempt to incapacitate the active shooter
Act with physical aggression and throw items at the active shooter
Call 911 when it is safe to do so
When law enforcement arrives
Remain calm and follow the officers’ instructions
Put down items in your hands (i.e., bags, jackets)
Avoid quick movements toward officers such as attempting to hold onto them for safety
Immediately raise hands and spread fingers
Keep hands visible at all times
Do not stop to ask officers or help or direction when evacuating
Information you should provide to law enforcement or 911 operator
Location of the active shooter
Number of shooters
Number and type of weapons held by shooter(s)
Number of potential victims on location
Coping with an active shooter situation
Be aware of your environment and any possible dangers
Take note of the two nearest exits in any facility you visit
If you are in an office, stay there and secure the door
Attempt to take the active shooter down as a last resort
Profile of an active shooter
An active shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area, typically through the use of firearms.
Characteristics of an active shooter situation
Victims are selected at random
The event is unpredictable and evolves quickly
Law enforcement is usually required to end an active shooter situation
