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Active Shooter
Preparedness
Slide2DISCLAIMER
This
training material presents very important, pertinent information. It should not be assumed, however, that this program satisfies every legal requirement of every state. Some states require the training be developed and delivered by an individual with specific training and experience.
This training is AWARENESS LEVEL and does not authorize any person to perform work or validate their level of competency; it must be supplemented with operation and process-specific assessments and training, as well as management oversight, to assure that all training is understood and followed. Your organization must do an evaluation of all exposures and applicable codes and regulations. In addition, establish proper controls, training, and protective measures to effectively control exposures and assure compliance. This program is neither a determination that the conditions and practices of your organization are safe, nor a warranty that reliance upon this program will prevent accidents and losses or satisfy local, state, or federal regulations.
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Introduction
Slide3Introduction
Statistics:
On average
, active shooter incidents occur every three weeks.The majority of these incidents end before law enforcement can arrive.An active shooter is “an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill in a confined or populated area.”
Slide4Course Outline
Organizational Preparedness
Active Shooter Response
Post-Incident Actions
Slide5Organizational Preparedness
What you need to know:
Emergency action plan
Training exercisesOther preventive measures and responsibilitiesWarning signs of workplace violencePart1
Slide6Emergency Action Plan
Organizational Preparedness
The benefits:
Preparing an emergency action plan helps all employees to know and understand proper procedures for dealing with an active shooter situation and its aftermath.Resources:When creating the plan, consult with internal departments such as Human Resources (HR) and training departments, as well as external resources such as facility owners and operators, property management, local law enforcement, and emergency response services.A successful plan should include the following:How to report emergencies to the proper authorities, services, and individuals stationed at remote locations within the premisesEvacuation policies and escape procedures, including multiple clearly posted routes and safe areasContact information for area hospitals and individuals who perform specific tasks during emergencies
Slide7Training Exercises
Organizational Preparedness
The benefits:
Powerfully educating employees about the emergency action plan Reinforcing practices that may save livesEnlisting help:Contact local law enforcement and emergency response agencies for their assistance in designing or facilitating any trainings. Offer your facility as a site for future active shooter trainings.Develop training exercises that simulate active shooter situations.Training includes the following:Recognizing the sound of gunfireHow to react to gunfire
When to dial 911What to do when law enforcement arrivesDeveloping a “survival mindset”The next section will discuss in greater detail what should be included in employee training.
Slide8Preventative
Measures
Cultivate a respectful environment in the workplace.
Watch for signs of workplace violence and take corrective actions as necessary.Organizational PreparednessCommerce 45.6% Health Care Facilities 2.5% Education 24.4% House of Worship 3.8%
Open Space 9.4% Government 10.0% Residences 4.4%
Active Shooter Incidents by Location
Slide9Preventative Measures
Organizational Responsibilities:
Perform screening and background checks for all new employees.
Implement a system that allows individuals to report signs or occurrences of violent behavior.Provide resources for counseling.Assist in preparing the emergency action plan.Organizational Preparedness39 incidents occurred in educational environments that resulted in 117 individuals killed and 120 injured(2010 – 2013).
Slide10Preventative
Measures
Responsibilities for the facility manager:
Organizational PreparednessPrepare and distribute crisis kits that include radios, floor plans, personnel lists, flashlights, and first aid supplies.Assure that facility security personnel is properly trained and able to maintain the premises’ physical security. Post removable floor plans at all entrances and exits.Implement access controls throughout the premises, such as electronic security systems and keys.Assure that items such as floor plans, personnel lists, contact information, and facility keys are provided for appropriate managers and employees.
Slide11Warning Signs
Before an incident, active shooters usually exhibit traits of potentially violent behavior over an extended period of time
.
Organizational PreparednessKnow the warning signs and train employees to be aware of them.Employees should report signs of potentially violent behavior to a manager or HR. These signs may indicate issues that can be treated or managed with medication or therapy.
Slide12Warning Signs
Increased use of drugs or alcohol
Decreased attention
to personal appearance or hygiene habitsResistance to policy or procedural changesIncreased severe mood swingsUnprovoked outbursts of anger or rageParanoid behaviorTalk of previous violent incidents and empathy towards individuals committing themIncreased talk of personal, financial, or domestic issues in the work placeIncreased absences with vague or no explanationFeelings of depression or withdrawalRepeated disregard for organizational policyUnstable or over-emotional reactionsTalk of suicide or preparing for deathIncreased unprompted talk of firearms, other weapons, or violent crimes
This list only presents common signs of violent behavior: it is neither comprehensive nor to be used as a diagnostic tool.
Organizational PreparednessCommon traits that may be indicative of potentially violent behavior:
Slide13Shooter Statistics
Active shooters are usually
associated with the location
of the incident. They may be current or former employees or friends or relations of employees.Organizational PreparednessClosed to Pedestrian Traffic: 95% of shooters were employeesOpen to Pedestrian Traffic: 27% of shooters were employeesPercentage of Shooters Employed by the Business
Active Shooters(By Gender)Male: 96.25%Female: 3.75%
Slide14Active Shooter Response
What you need to know:
What to do during an active shooter incident
When it is safe to call 911How to react once emergency personnel arrivePart2
Slide15What To Expect
Active Shooter Response
Active shooter incidents are rarely prolonged.
Many are over in a matter of minutes, often before law enforcement can arrive. They often end when active shooters stop shooting and flee the scene or take their own lives.The outcome of 67 Incidents in Commerce Areas (2000 – 2013)35 shooters committed suicide.
12 shooters were apprehended at the scene.8 shooters fled and were apprehended elsewhere.8 shooters were killed by law enforcement.2 shooters fled and were not apprehended.
1 shooter was killed by a citizen.
Slide16Evacuation
Tips:
Try to determine your route before starting to move.
Even if others decide not to follow, continue evacuation.Leave behind any belongings not already on you.If possible, help others to escape.Your first plan should always be to evacuate the premises if a safe route is accessible.Try to keep others from moving towards areas where the shooter might be.If you encounter any police officers, follow any instructions they give.Keep your hands visible.Do not try to move any wounded individuals.Active Shooter Response
If the workplace is open to customer or client traffic, it is important that you know the best way to respond, as non-employees may look to you for what to do.
Slide17Hiding
A safe hiding place should:
Be out of view from the shooter.
Protect you from gunfire in your direction (e.g., an office with no interior windows and a closed, locked door).Allow safe access to possible evacuation routes.If you are unable to evacuate, find a safe place to hide.Active Shooter Response
Slide18Hiding
If the shooter
a
pproaches your hiding place:If possible, lock and blockade the door.Set any mobile devices (e.g., cell phones, pagers) to silent, and turn off any other sources of noise, such as computers, TVs, or radios.Find a large item to hide behind.Stay quiet.Active Shooter Response
Slide19If Unable to Evacuate or Hide
Keep calm.
If possible, call 911 to notify police of the shooter’s location.
Active Shooter Response
Slide20Calling 911
In an active shooter incident, your own safety should be your
first priority
.Make sure you can either evacuate the premises or find a safe hiding place before calling 911.If you are unable to speak or if it is unsafe to do so, keep the line open to allow the dispatcher to listen in.Do not call 911 unless it is safe to do so. Let the dispatcher know the following:Location of the shooterNumber of shooters (if more than one)Physical description of the shooterNumber and type of weapons held by the shooterNumber of potential victims at the locationActive Shooter Response
Slide21The Last Resort
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incidents ended when unarmed civilians managed to incapacitate the shooter(2010 – 2013).Attempting to incapacitate an active shooter is strictly a last resort. Never attempt to confront a shooter unless your life is in immediate danger and there are no safe evacuation routes or hiding places. Strategies:If you have no other options, the Department of Homeland Security recommends the following strategies:“Acting as aggressively as possible against him/herThrowing items and improvising weaponsYellingCommitting to your actions”Remember that your goal is to completely incapacitate the shooter, not just to inflict harm.
Active Shooter Response
Slide22When Law Enforcement Arrives
Law enforcement and other emergency responders will be dispatched to the scene of the incident as soon as they are notified.
Police:
Police officers may be outfitted with tactical equipment and high-powered firearms.Upon their arrival, officers will proceed directly to the shooter’s last known location and will not stop to tend to wounded individuals.Between 2000 and 2013, 9 police officers were killed in engagements with active shooters and another 28 were wounded.Active Shooter Response
Slide23When Law Enforcement Arrives
If you encounter police officers:
Officers may shout at or push individuals to make sure they are out of harm’s way. Keep calm and obey any instructions they may give you.
Put down any items you might be carrying and raise your hands and spread your fingers. Keep your hands visible at all times.Do not make any sudden or quick movements in the direction of the officers, and avoid screaming, yelling, or pointing.Continue in the direction from which the officers are coming from and do not stop them for help.Once you have reached a safe location:Law enforcement will likely keep you at the assembly point until the incident is over and all witnesses have been identified and questioned. Be patient and do not try to leave unless authorized to do so by the authorities on the scene.Active Shooter Response
Slide24When Law Enforcement Arrives
Rescue teams:
Emergency medical personnel, as well as additional police officers, will enter the premises behind the initial police team to treat and remove any wounded individuals from the scene.
They may also enlist capable individuals at the scene to help in moving the wounded to a safe location.Active Shooter Response
Slide25Post-Incident Actions
What you need to know:
Managing aftermath
Analyzing the incidentPart3
Slide26Immediate Response
Take a count of personnel to determine whether anyone is missing and possibly wounded.
Contact the families of those involved in the incident. In worst cases, this may include reporting casualties.
Implement plans to provide counseling or psychological care for employees as requested or needed.Determine if any critical roles in the organization require filling due to the incident and reassign present personnel as necessary.Post-Incident Actions
Slide27Analyzing the Incident
Thoroughly document the incident.
Document response activities.
Identify successful actions and procedures that took place.Identify areas where stronger preventative measures or more training is required.Evaluate the existing emergency action plan’s effectiveness. Make recommendations for improvement as necessary.Post-Incident Actions
Slide28Summary
Develop an emergency action plan.
Hold training exercises.
Train employees to:Try to evacuate or hide.Wait until they are in a safe place before calling 911.Never try to engage the shooter except as a last resort.Follow any instructions given by police or medical personnel.Organize medical or psychological assessments as needed.Perform a thorough review of the incident. Recommend and implement changes.
Slide29Congratulations! You have completed
Active
Shooter
Preparedness.