HOW TO RESPOND WHEN AN ACTIVE SHOOTER IS IN YOUR VICINITY.
QUICKLY DETERMINE THE MOST REASONABLE WAY TO PROTECT YOUR OWN LIFE. CUSTOMERS AND CLIENTS ARE LIKELY TO FOLLOW THE LEAD OF EMPLOYEES AND MANAGERS DURING AN ACTIVE SHOOTER SITUATION.
1. EVACUATE
• Have an escape route and plan in mind
• Leave your belongings behind
• Keep your hands visible
2. HIDE OUT
• Hide in an area out of the active shooter’s view.
• Block entry to your hiding place and lock the doors
3. TAKE ACTION
• As a last resort and only when your life is in imminent danger.
• Attempt to incapacitate the active shooter
• Act with physical aggression and throw items at the active shooter
CALL 911 WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DO SO