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Armed Assailant-Hostage Barricade

When an Armed Assailant is in Your Vicinity

  • Evacuate

    • Have an escape route and plan in mind
    • Leave your belongings behind
    • Keep you hands visible

  • Hide Out

    • Hide in an area out of the shooter’s view
    • Block entry to your hiding place and lock the doors
    • Silence your cell phone and/or pager

  • Take Action

    • As a last resort and only when your life is in imminent danger
    • Attempt to incapacitate the shooter
    • Act with physical aggression and throw items at the active shooter

  • Call 911 When it is Safe to Do So

    hide

When Law Enforcement Arrives

  • Remain calm and follow instructions

    none

  • Put down any items in your hands (e.g., bags, jackets)

    none

  • Raise hands and spread fingers

    none

  • Avoid quick movements toward officers such as holding on to them for safety

    none

  • Avoid pointing, screaming or yelling

    none

  • Do not stop to ask officers for help or direction when evacuating

    none

Information to Provide to Law Enforcement or 911 Operator

  • Location of the active shooter

    none

  • Number of shooters

    none

  • Physical description of shooters

    none

  • Number and type of weapons held by shooters

    none

  • Number of potential victims at the location

    none