Emergency Preparedness
Active Shooter
SHOOTING OR SNIPER, BRANDISHING WEAPON OR EXPLOSIVE
Advice for Faculty/Staff
(REMEMBER: Protect the students and protect yourself.)
If you are in the same room or immediate area as the shooter...
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Do exactly as the shooter says, unless it endangers you or someone else.
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Remain quiet
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Do not argue with or provoke the shooter
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Try to take cover as soon as you can
If you are in the vicinity of or in the same building as the shooter...
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Take cover and remain still if shots are being fired at or near you
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If you can, remove others from the line of fire
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If you can, assist the injured
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Call 911.
Give the following information:
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Building/Site Name and location
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Your name and phone number
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Exact location and number of shooters
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Description of sniper, type of weapon, number of hostages, if any
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Number and location of injured persons
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Alert other faculty/staff of situation and location of shooter
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Lock or barricade entry into your area
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Keep surveillance until law enforcement arrives
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Follow directions of law enforcement when they arrive