How To Respond to an Active Shooter

In an active shooter situation, you should quickly determine the most reasonable way to protect your own life.  You should:

1. Run: If there is an accessible escape path, attempt to evacuate the premises. 

2. Hide: If evacuation is not possible, find a place to hide where the active shooter is less likely to find you. 

3. Fight: As a last resort, and only when your life is in imminent danger, attempt to disrupt and/or incapacitate the active shooter. 

Remember to always:

  • Take note of two nearest exits in any facility you visit
  • Be aware of your environment and any possible dangers.
  • CALL 911 WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DO SO!!

 

Training

It is important for employees to be trained so that they can react if they are ever confronted with an active shooter situation.  As these situations evolve quickly, quick decisions could mean the difference between life and death.  If you are in harm's way, you will need to decide rapidly what the safest course of action is based on the scenario that is unfolding before you. 

Employee training is available through the County Learning Management System (LMS).  Current courses available are:

 

Resources and References