INTRUDER IN THE BUILDING
An incident of Active Violence can happen quickly and depending on the situation, can require different responses. The Incident Commander or police officers will issue directions when possible, but because of the urgency, you may need to rely on your own resources. Important responses to remember:
- REMAIN CALM.
- CALL 911.
- HIT THE DECK and lie flat on the ground or floor.
- AVOID EYE CONTACT with persons holding guns.
- EVACUATE if there is an accessible escape path, attempt to evacuate the premises.
- LOCKDOWN if evacuation is not possible, find a secure place to hide where the active assailant is less likely to find you or be able to directly engage you.
- CONFRONT if it is not possible to LOCKDOWN or EVACUATE and you are confronted face-to-face with an active ASSAILANT. You may choose to distract or try to incapacitate the ASSAILANT long enough to increase survivability chances for yourself and others. Follow these recommendations:
- Act aggressively as possible against the assailant.
- Yell, create confusion, and distract the assailant in any way possible.
- Throw items at the assailant.
- Use improvised weapons (spray with a fire extinguisher, hit with objects, trip, block, or hit with chairs and desk).
- Help others when possible if you see them attempting to incapacitate the assailant.
- Ensure everyone evacuates as rapidly as possible from the active engagement area.
- Once started, commit yourself to the defensive physical actions.
INTRUDER OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING
If intruders are not in the building but threats or gunfire is heard from a distance, the following actions are advised:
- REVERSE EVACUATION – Go inside the building. Assemble in a designated area.
- LOCKDOWN – Keep students/personnel inside the building. Secure building from intruders.