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The presence of an active shooter creates a very dynamic situation. Decisions on what to do in an active shooter or active threat situation lies with YOU. Your best three options, depending on your situation, are: RUN, HIDE, FIGHT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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If there is an accessible escape path, leave the premises – if you can get out safely, do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Have a clear escape route and plan in mind.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Encourage others with you to also flee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Evacuate regardless of whether others agree to follow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Leave your belongings behind. Do not carry anything.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Keep your hands visible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Help others escape, if possible, but do not attempt to move wounded people.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Call 911 when safe to do so.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Hide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sheltering in place may be the best option if you are unsure where the active shooter is located.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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If you are able, go to a room that can be locked, barricaded or secured, and ensure that all doors and windows are closed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Get on the floor, turn off all lights, and make sure no one is visible from outside the room. Stay out of the active shooter’s view.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Remain very quiet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Silence your cell phone and\/or pager.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Do not restrict your options for movement if needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Stay in your hiding place until YOU ARE SURE that it is safe – do not respond to any voice commands until you can verify with certainty that they are being issued by a police officer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Fight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If evacuation and hiding are not possible, use only as a last resort and if your life is at risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Dial 911, if possible, to alert police to the active shooter’s location.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As a last resort, and only when your life is in imminent danger, attempt to disrupt and\/or incapacitate the active shooter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Act with physical aggression and throw items or improvise weapons to use on the active shooter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Yell, scream, and commit to your actions. Your life is at stake.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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When Law Enforcement Arrives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Remain calm and follow officer instructions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Put down any items in your hands, keeping them visible at all times<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Avoid making quick movements towards officers such as attempting to hold on to them for safety<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Avoid pointing, screaming, or yelling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Do not stop to ask officers for help or direction when evacuating – allow them to do their job<\/li>\n\n\n\n
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