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1. Hide - Your hiding spot should:

Be out of the active shooter's view | -Provide protection if shots are fired | -Not restrict options for movementDevelop an Emergency Action Plan | -Conduct training | -Recognize indicators of potential workplace violence | 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 emergencyAct as aggressively as possible | -Throw items and use improvised weapons | -Work together to incapacitate the shooter | -Commit to your actions

2. How to prepare

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 emergencyDevelop an Emergency Action Plan | -Conduct training | -Recognize indicators of potential workplace violence | Be out of the active shooter's view | -Provide protection if shots are fired | -Not restrict options for movementAct as aggressively as possible | -Throw items and use improvised weapons | -Work together to incapacitate the shooter | -Commit to your actions

3. Components of an Effective Plan (1)

Act as aggressively as possible | -Throw items and use improvised weapons | -Work together to incapacitate the shooter | -Commit to your actionsDevelop an Emergency Action Plan | -Conduct training | -Recognize indicators of potential workplace violence | 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 emergencyBe out of the active shooter's view | -Provide protection if shots are fired | -Not restrict options for movement

4. Fight A. absolute last resort:

Be out of the active shooter's view | -Provide protection if shots are fired | -Not restrict options for movementA 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 emergencyAct as aggressively as possible | -Throw items and use improvised weapons | -Work together to incapacitate the shooter | -Commit to your actionsDevelop an Emergency Action Plan | -Conduct training | -Recognize indicators of potential workplace violence |

5. 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 crisisA 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 emergencyDevelop an Emergency Action Plan | -Conduct training | -Recognize indicators of potential workplace violence | Be out of the active shooter's view | -Provide protection if shots are fired | -Not restrict options for movement

6. How to Respond:

Develop an Emergency Action Plan | -Conduct training | -Recognize indicators of potential workplace violence | 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 emergencyBe out of the active shooter's view | -Provide protection if shots are fired | -Not restrict options for movementRun -Hide -Fight

7. Shooters are:

Unpredictable -Evolve quickly -Continue until stopped by law enforcement, suicide, or interventionBe out of the active shooter's view | -Provide protection if shots are fired | -Not restrict options for movementDevelop an Emergency Action Plan | -Conduct training | -Recognize indicators of potential workplace violence | 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

8. Reacting to Law Enforcement

Be out of the active shooter's view | -Provide protection if shots are fired | -Not restrict options for movementDevelop an Emergency Action Plan | -Conduct training | -Recognize indicators of potential workplace violence | 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 emergencyRemain calm | -Put down any items | -Raise hands and spread fingers | -Avoid quick movements | -Avoid pointing, screaming, or yelling | -Proceed in direction from which officers are entering

9. Additional Officers and Rescue Teams - Teams may:

Be out of the active shooter's view | -Provide protection if shots are fired | -Not restrict options for movementDevelop an Emergency Action Plan | -Conduct training | -Recognize indicators of potential workplace violence | 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 emergencyWear bulletproof vests, helmets, and other equipment | -Be armed with rifles, shotguns, and handguns | -Use pepper spray | -Shout commands | -Push individuals to the ground for safety

10. Lessons Learned

Be out of the active shooter's view | -Provide protection if shots are fired | -Not restrict options for movementA 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 emergencyDocument response activities | -Identify successes and failures | -Provide analysis of existing plan effectiveness | -Describe plans for improvementsDevelop an Emergency Action Plan | -Conduct training | -Recognize indicators of potential workplace violence |

11. Run

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 emergencyBe out of the active shooter's view | -Provide protection if shots are fired | -Not restrict options for movementHave an escape route and plan in mind | -Leave belongings behind | -Help others escape, if possible | -Evacuate regardless of others | -Warn/prevent individuals from entering | Do not attempt to move wounded people | -Keep your hands visible | -Follow police instructions | -Call 911 when safeDevelop an Emergency Action Plan | -Conduct training | -Recognize indicators of potential workplace violence |

12. About Active Shooter Incidents:

Develop an Emergency Action Plan | -Conduct training | -Recognize indicators of potential workplace violence | More frequent | Anger, revenge, ideology, untreated mental illnessBe out of the active shooter's view | -Provide protection if shots are fired | -Not restrict options for movementA 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

13. Developing an Emergency Action Plan - Get Input From:

Develop an Emergency Action Plan | -Conduct training | -Recognize indicators of potential workplace violence | Be out of the active shooter's view | -Provide protection if shots are fired | -Not restrict options for movementHR Department | -Training department | -Facility owners/operators | -Property manager | -Local law enforcement and emergency respondersA 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

14. Active Shooter Incidents - They Happen Where We:

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 emergencyBe out of the active shooter's view | -Provide protection if shots are fired | -Not restrict options for movementShop | -Exercise free speech | -Learn | -Work | Develop an Emergency Action Plan | -Conduct training | -Recognize indicators of potential workplace violence |

15. Managing the Consequences

Be out of the active shooter's view | -Provide protection if shots are fired | -Not restrict options for movementDevelop an Emergency Action Plan | -Conduct training | -Recognize indicators of potential workplace violence | 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 emergencyDetermine who is missing or injured | -Determine a method for notifying families | -Assess psychological state of individuals | -Identify and fill critical personnel or operational gaps

16. Facility Manager Responsibilities

Be out of the active shooter's view | -Provide protection if shots are fired | -Not restrict options for movementInstitute access controls (keys, passcodes) | -Distribute critical items (personnel lists, floor plans) | -Assemble crisis kits (floor plans, first-aid kits) | -Activate the emergency notification | Ensure two evacuation routes | -Coordinate with the facility's security department | -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 indicatorsA 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 emergencyDevelop an Emergency Action Plan | -Conduct training | -Recognize indicators of potential workplace violence |

17. Safe Location

Be out of the active shooter's view | -Provide protection if shots are fired | -Not restrict options for movementDevelop an Emergency Action Plan | -Conduct training | -Recognize indicators of potential workplace violence | 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 emergencyArea controlled by law enforcement until: | -The situation is under control | -All witnesses are identified and questioned

18. Hide - Provide law enforcement or 911 operators with:

Location of shooter | -Number of shooters | -Physical description of shooters | -Number and types of weapons | -Number of potential victimsDevelop an Emergency Action Plan | -Conduct training | -Recognize indicators of potential workplace violence | Be out of the active shooter's view | -Provide protection if shots are fired | -Not restrict options for movementA 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

19. Hide - If the shooter is near by:

Be out of the active shooter's view | -Provide protection if shots are fired | -Not restrict options for movementA 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 emergencyDevelop an Emergency Action Plan | -Conduct training | -Recognize indicators of potential workplace violence | Lock the door | -Hide behind large item | -Silence call phone | -Remain quiet

20. Meet Everyone's Needs - Ensure that plans assess and provide for functional needs:

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 emergencyDevelop an Emergency Action Plan | -Conduct training | -Recognize indicators of potential workplace violence | Be out of the active shooter's view | -Provide protection if shots are fired | -Not restrict options for movementHearing or sight | -Mobility | -Limited or no English proficiency

21. Law Enforcement's Role

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 emergencyDevelop an Emergency Action Plan | -Conduct training | -Recognize indicators of potential workplace violence | Be out of the active shooter's view | -Provide protection if shots are fired | -Not restrict options for movementImmediate Purpose: | -Stop the active shooter | -Proceed to area where last shots heard | -First priority is to eliminate the threat

22. How to Follow Up

Develop an Emergency Action Plan | -Conduct training | -Recognize indicators of potential workplace violence | Important to: | -Manage consequences | -Capture lessons learned | Results: -Promotes well-being of those involved | -Facilitates preparedness for future emergenciesBe out of the active shooter's view | -Provide protection if shots are fired | -Not restrict options for movementA 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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