THREAT ASSESSMENT REVIEW

ACTIVE SHOOTER PREVENTION AND RESPONSE

2015ACTIVE SHOOTER RESPONSE REVIEWDefinition and Overview An active shooter is an individual(s) actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a specific area. Active shooter situations are:Unpredictable and evolve quickly.Often over within 5 minutes. Knowing what to do saves lives

Indications an Event is Occurring:

You may hear shots firedNotification by Public Address systemBuilding personnel telling you to LOCKDOWNDo not pull the fire alarmLock down toneACTIVE SHOOTER RESPONSE REVIEW

ACTIVE SHOOTER RESPONSE REVIEWRun Hide Fight video: Run Hide Fight Video

RUNLeave your belongings behindEvacuate regardless of whether others agree to followHelp others to escape, if possibleDo not attempt to move the wounded Do not run in a straight linePrevent others from entering an area where the active shooter may beKeep your hands visibleCall 911 when you are safe

ACTIVE SHOOTER RESPONSE REVIEWHIDEHide in an area out of the shooters viewBlock entry to the hiding place and lock doors, if possibleTurn off the lightsSilence cell phonesRemain quiet ACTIVE SHOOTER RESPONSE REVIEWACTIVE SHOOTER RESPONSE REVIEWFIGHTAs a last resort and only when your life is in imminent dangerAttempt to incapacitate the shooterAct with as much physical aggression as possibleImprovise weapons or throw items at the active shooterCommit to your actionsyour life depends on it

Barricade Video

When law enforcement arrives:Remain calm and follow officers instructionsPut down any items in your hands (i.e., bags, jackets, books, etc.)Immediately raise hands and spread fingersKeep hands visible at all timesAvoid making quick movements toward officers, such as holding onto them for safetyAvoid pointing, screaming and/or yellingDo not stop to ask officers for help or direction when evacuating

ACTIVE SHOOTER RESPONSE REVIEWOnce you have reached a safe location, you will likely be restricted to that area until the situation is under control and all witnesses have been identified and questioned.

DO NOT leave until law enforcement authorities have instructed you to do so.ACTIVE SHOOTER RESPONSE REVIEWIMPORTANT NUMBERSDIAL: 911Then MHCC Public Safety: 503-491-7911

Public Safety active shooter lockdown web site:Public Safety Active Shooter Lockdown Web Site

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