Active Shooter Emergency Response
Call 911 as soon as it is safe to do so.
1. Provide as much information as possible:
a. Number of shooters
b. Location of shooters
c. Physical description of shooters
d. Number of victims and potential victims
e. Types of weapons held by shooters
2.
Evacuate the Area - If you can safely leave the area, do so
a. Have an escape route and plan in mind.
b. Leave your belongings behind.
c. Keep your hands visible
3.
Hide – If you are unable to leave the area, hide.
a. Hide in an area out of the shooter's view. Give critical priority to areas you can best secure.
b. Block entry to your hiding place.
c. Lock the doors, if possible
d. Move objects in front of doors, if possible
e. Silence cell phones
f. Remain in place until released by law enforcement officer
4.
Take Action – If unable to leave the area or hide, take action only as a last resort.
a. Attempt to incapacitate the shooter
b. Act with physical aggression
c. Look for items to throw at the shooter or to use in an attack.
* When law enforcement arrives, their first priority will be to contain the shooter, not helping victims. Do not stop officers to ask for help or directions when evacuating.
5.
Evacuate the premises as quickly as it is safe to do so.
• Remain calm and quiet.
• Follow instructions.
• Keep your hands visible at all times.