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Topic: Mass Casualty Incident(Focus on Active Shooter)

Officer A. Sevilla

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Agenda Community Outreach Program background Introduction to a Mass Casualty Incident Introduction to an Active Shooter Incident

Profile of an Active ShooterRecognizing a Potential Workplace violenceHow to Respond when an Active Shooter is in

your vicinity Law Enforcement Response/Expectation Training your Staff for an Active Shooter

Situation

Brisbane Police Department 3

Community Outreach Program Background

Our main goal:To develop a partnership with the

Community through knowledge sharing and education


What is a Mass Casualty Incident? A Mass Casualty Incident (MCI)

is any emergency where medical services/resources are overwhelmed by the number of casualties

Some examples of MCI’s include but are not limited to: FiresEarthquakesBuildings collapsingBombing(s) (e.g. Oklahoma City Bombing, 1995)Terrorist attack(s) (e.g. September 11, 2001)Etc…


What is an Active Shooter Incident? An active shooter is: “an armed person who has used

deadly physical force on other persons and continues to do so while having unrestricted access to additional victims”

Active shooters include so-called "snipers" but not usually suicide bombers

Active Shooters have caused a change in law enforcement training and tactics, especially as these persons do not necessarily expect to escape or even survive these situations

An Active Shooter is usually unpredictable and evolved quickly


Profile of an Active Shooter

Engages in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined populated area

Uses firearm(s) and there is no pattern or method to their selection of victim


Cupertino Quarry in California 10/5/2011 Safety meeting Shooter: Sharef Allman, 49 years old

Returned to the business during a safety meeting with a .40 caliber handgun and .223 caliber assault rife

Fired to shots into the air to grab everyone’s attentionShot his colleagues which resulted in 3 dead and 6

injured Left the business and shot a woman whose car he was

trying to steal On 10/6/2011, Allman killed himself when confronted by

deputies

Seal Beach Salon in southern California 10/12/2011 A shooter enters salon and begins shooting at

customers The shooter then exit the salon, shoots a man

sitting in a truck in the parking lot and then leaves the scene

The shooting resulted in 8 people dead and one in critical condition

42 year old Scott Dekraai was arrested a half-mile from the scene

Motive: Custody battle with victim who worked at the salon

Recognizing a Potential Workplace violence An Active Shooter in your workplace may be a

current or former employee, or an acquaintance of a current or former employee

Managers and coworkers may notice characteristics of a potentially violent behavior in an employee

Alert your Human Resource Department if an employee or coworker exhibits a potentially violent behavior (can be managed and treated if recognized early)


Personality and behavioral changes to be on the lookout for Increased use of alcohol and/or drugs Unexplained increase in absence; vague

physical complaints Decrease in attention, appearance and

hygiene Depression/withdrawal Resistance and overreaction to changes in

policy and procedures Repeated violations of company policies Increased severe mood swings


Prevention

Foster a respectful workplace Be aware of indications of workplace

violence and take remedial actions accordingly


How to Respond When Active Shooter is your vicinity

Quickly determine the most reasonable way to protect your own life. Remember that customers and clients are likely to follow the lead of employees and managers during an active shooter situation.


Evacuate (via an accessible escape path) **Not like

a fire drill** Have a escape plan in mind Evacuate regardless of whether others

agree to follow Leave belongings Help others escape; if possible Keep your hands visible Follow the instruction of Law Enforcement Do not attempt to move the wounded Call 911 when you are safe


What if you can’t evacuate? Hide out if evacuation is not possible Find a place where the Active Shooter is

less likely to find you Find a place that can provide protection if

shots are fired Don’t restrict your options for movement


What if you’re outside when the shooting occurs? Drop to the ground immediately, face down

as flat as possible and when safe to do so run to a place where there is cover or concealment

Move or crawl away from the gunfire (utilize any barriers)

Once at a safe location, stay down and do not move. Do not peek or raise your head in an effort to see what may be happening

Wait and listen for directions from law enforcement personnel


What if the shooter is in close proximity? Lock the doors Silence your cell phone and/or pager Turn off any source of noise Hide behind a large item (i.e. cabinet,

desks) Remain quiet Do not open doors until Law

Enforcement Officers arrive


If evacuation and hiding out are not possible? Remain calm Call 911, if possible, to alert police of the

Active Shooter’s current location, description, etc.

If you cannot speak, leave the line open and allow the dispatcher to listen


Last Resort: Take action against the shooterOnly take action against an Active

Shooter as a last resort and only when your life is in imminent danger

Attempt to disrupt and/or incapacitate the Active shooter by:

○ Acting aggressively ○ Throwing items and improvising weapons ○ Yelling

○ Committing to your actions

*****DON’T BE A HERO*****


Helping others if possible○ Warn others○ Help others escape, if possible ○ Alert others of danger ○ Help others stay calm


Law Enforcement Response/Expectation

**The immediate deployment of law enforcement is required to stop the shooting and mitigate harm to victims. Officers will proceed directly to the area in which the last shots were heard**

Incident Command Post Command Post for Police EMS & Fire Tactical Command Post

Main prioritySafeguard life of hostages, innocent bystanders,

officers, and suspect(s)


Law Enforcement response at the scene

**The first officer(s) to arrive at the scene will not stop to help injured person(s). Expect rescue teams comprised of additional officers and emergency medical personnel to follow the steps of the initial officer(s)**

Officers wear regular patrol/tactical uniforms

May be armed with rifles, shotgun(s), etc. May use pepper spray or tear gas to

control the situation Shout commands, and may push

individuals to the ground for their safety


How to react when law enforcement arrives Remain calm and follow instructions Put down any items in your hands Immediately raise hands and spread

fingers Keep hands visible at all times Avoid making quick movements toward

officers Avoid pointing, screaming, waiving hands

etc. Do not stop to ask officers for help or

direction when evacuating


Information to provide to law enforcement or 911 operator

Location of the Active Shooter Number of shooters, if more than one Physical description of shooter(s) Number and type of weapons held by

shooter(s) Number of potential victims at the location


Training your Staff for an Active Shooter Situation Create an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

Develop the EAP with input from your stakeholders, Human Resources Department, training department (if one exists), facility owner/operator, local law enforcement and/or emergency responders.

Conduct training exercises


Components of an EAP Develop a preferred method for reporting

fires and other emergencies Develop a evacuation policy and procedure Emergency escape procedures and route

assignments (i.e. floors plans, safe areas) Contact information for, and responsibilities

of individuals to be contacted under the EAP

Information concerning local area hospitals


Components of Training Exercises (Mock training)

Recognizing the sound of gunshots Reacting quickly when gunshots are heard and/or

when a shooting is witnessed Call 911 Reacting when Law Enforcement arrives Adopting the survival mind set during times of crisis Ensure that your facility has at least two evacuation

routes Post Evacuation routes in conspicuous locations

throughout your facility Include local Law Enforcement and first responders

during training exercises


Emergency Numbers

Emergency Services: 911 Local Police Department: (415) 467-

1212 Facility on-site Security Facility Address Floor, Suite/Room


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