While we have implemented comprehensive workplace violence prevention measures, including a zero-tolerance policy and active shooter training, it's crucial to reinforce these procedures and ensure everyone understands their role in responding to such emergencies.
Active Shooter Response: Run, Hide, Fight
1. Run
Evacuate immediately: If safe, exit the building away from the shooter.
Don't hesitate: Don't stop to help others or retrieve belongings.
Call 911: Once in a safe location, provide details about the shooter (description, location, and direction).
Alert others: Inform coworkers and management of the situation via text or other communication channels.
2. Hide
Secure the area: Lock and barricade doors, if possible.
Call 911: Provide your location and information about the shooter.
Create a safe space: Use objects to barricade your hiding place.
Remain silent: Turn off lights, silence phones, and avoid making noise.
Provide first aid: If necessary, administer first aid to injured colleagues.
3. Fight
As a last resort: Only fight if directly confronted by the shooter.
Use improvised weapons: Utilize objects around you to defend yourself.
Be aggressive: Fight with the intent to disable the shooter.
Work together: Coordinate with others to overwhelm the attacker.
When law enforcement arrives:
Obey commands: Follow the instructions of arriving officers.
Keep hands visible: Show your hands with fingers spread open.
Provide information: If able, inform officers about the shooter's location and direction.
Leave the area: Follow the officers' guidance and evacuate the building.
Remember: Your safety is paramount. Prioritize evacuation and hiding if possible. Fighting should only be used as a last resort. By following these guidelines and practicing your response, you can increase your chances of surviving an active shooter situation.
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