Active Shooter Preparedness

An active shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a populated area, often using firearms. These incidents are unpredictable and can escalate quickly. Preparedness, awareness, and training can save lives.

Key Actions:

AVOID starts with your state of mind

Pay attention to your surroundings.
Have an exit plan.
Move away from the source of the threat as quickly as possible.
The more distance and barriers between you and the threat, the better.

DENY when getting away is difficult or maybe impossible

Keep distance between you and the source.
Create barriers to prevent or slow down a threat from getting to you.
Turn the lights off.
Remain out of sight and quiet by hiding behind large objects and silence your phone.

DEFEND because you have the right to protect yourself

If you cannot Avoid or Deny be prepared to defend yourself.
Be aggressive and committed to your actions.
Do not fight fairly.
THIS IS ABOUT SURVIVAL.

Preparedness Tips:

Be aware of your surroundings and know exit routes.
Participate in active shooter drills and training programs.
Report suspicious behavior to authorities immediately.
Have an emergency communication plan for your family or organization.

Stay alert. Think ahead. Be prepared.

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