Transcript Active Threats What Can We Do?

Active Shooter
What Can We Do?
Chief James Flatley, Public Safety
Dr. Charles Beale, Center for Counseling & Student Development
September 8, 2008
Faculty Senate Meeting
What is an Active Shooter?
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A person who appears to be actively engaging in
killing or attempting to kill people in a populated
area
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Situation is dynamic and will evolve rapidly
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Demands immediate deployment of law
enforcement resources to end shooting and
mitigate injury
How Will I Know What is Happening?
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When a credible threat is occurring, the University will
immediately notify the campus community with as much
information as possible through the following means:
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UD Alert (text, voice, e-mail messaging)
UD Homepage
Carillon Emergency Messaging System
Cable TV Override
Classroom Projector Override
Local Media
Police Notification (Door-to-Door)
How Do I Report an Active Shooter
Incident?
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Call 911, 831-2222 or use blue light phone
Give Dispatcher the following information:
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Your Name
Your Location
Nature of the Emergency
Information about the emergency, victims, suspects,
injuries and other details
Phone number where you are calling
Stay on the line with the dispatcher until he/she
advises you to hang up
How Will UDPD Respond?
Upon receiving initial call:
 Immediately deploy law enforcement resources
 Dispatch UD Emergency Care Unit and NCC
Paramedics if injuries are reported
 If shooting is audible upon arrival, officers will
move directly to the shooter.
 If shooting is not audible upon arrival, officers
will sweep the building and affect rescues of the
injured if possible.
What do I do if there is a shooter
outside my building/room?
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Close and barricade/lock door, if possible
Turn off lights, cell phones and computers, if
possible
Call 911 immediately, if possible
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Give location, description of incident
Remain in place until officers give the “all clear”
Do not respond to shouting/calls for help from
outside. This could be the shooter attempting
to lure you outside
What if the shooter is in my
building or room?
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Remain calm
If there is an alternate exit, leave immediately
Dial 911 and leave line open
If escape is not possible, you may have to
overpower the shooter if you encounter them
Negotiation is not an effective measure
What if my class is taken hostage?
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Remain calm; be polite and cooperative
Speak normally to captors; avoid complaints and
belligerence
Do not draw attention to yourself
Avoid political or ideological discussions with
captors
Establish a relationship with captors, if possible
Do not attempt to escape unless there is an
extremely good chance of survival
If the Police are Coming to Rescue You…
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Do not run or make any sudden moves
Drop to the floor, show your hands, bow head
and stay still
Wait for instructions and comply
Rescuers may not have identified the shooter; do
not be offended if you are questioned or even
handcuffed. Do not resist
You will be taken to a safe area for identification
Red Flag Behavior
in Students who May Be Exhibiting Behavior of
Concern or Experiencing Emotional Distress
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The tendency to use threats, intimidation,
manipulations, or escalations
Adverse reactions to criticism
Sullen, angry, or depressed appearance
Refusal to accept responsibility for actions
Paranoid thoughts that others are “out to get”
him or her
Red Flag Behavior
in Students who May Be Exhibiting Behavior of
Concern or Experiencing Emotional Distress
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Odd behavior that produces uneasiness and
apprehension in other people
Jokes or comments about having weapons or
praise for other perpetrators of violence
Expressions of despair, hopelessness or
depression
A pattern of disturbing creative or non-fictional
course writings
Reporting/Consulting on Behavior of
Concern
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Listen to your instincts. If your gut tells you to report a
student or employee, please do so
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To report behavior, contact:
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Public Safety at 831-2222
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Judicial Affairs at 831-2117
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Dean of Students at 831-8939
To consult with a psychologist regarding student
behavior, contact:
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Center for Counseling and Student Development at 831-2141
“Act smart, make good decisions, take
care of each other and take care of
yourselves.”
Chief of Police Michael
Lynch from George Mason
University in reference to core
concepts for surviving an
active shooter incident.