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Emergency Preparedness Educational Series: Active Shooter Agenda • • • • Objectives Why am I Here? Historical and Current Trends Personal Safety • Run | Hide | Fight • University Notification • When Law Enforcement Arrives Objectives • To understand the definition of an active shooter incident and its historical and current trends • To become familiar with statistics regarding active shooter incidents at Institutions of Higher Learning • To become better familiar with personal safety and how to respond in the event of an active shooter Why am I Here? “Because active shooter situations are often over within 10-15 minutes, before law enforcement arrives on scene, individuals must be prepared mentally and physically to deal with active shooter situations” • 49% of the time, attacks end before law enforcement arrive • Most incidents last 5 minutes or less Survival Mindset – Trained vs. Untrained • Trained • Anxious • Recall what they have learned • Preparing to act as they have rehearsed • Untrained • Panic • Fall into disbelief • Possible denial Be trained not untrained Definition “An Active Shooter is an individual engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area; in most cases, active shooters use firearm(s) and there is no pattern or method to their selection of victims.” US Department of Homeland Security Events on the Rise • Frequency of incidents occurring annually are on the rise • FBI study from 2000 – 2013 on Active Shooter Incidents nationwide • 160 over 14 years • 12 incidents were at Institutions of Higher Education • Between 2000 – 2006, average of 6.4 events per year • Between 2007 – 2013, average of 16.4 events per year Events on the Rise Events on the Rise Incidents in Higher Education • 57% of targeted violence occurs either in residence halls, offices, or classrooms • Only 3% involved a “traveling” attacker that moved between buildings • 99% of incidents involve only one attacker • Overwhelmingly, attackers are male Incidents in Higher Education • Mental health is an integral component of on-campus incidents • In 31% of incidents, “concerning behaviors” were observed by friends, family, professors, or law enforcement • Paranoid ideas, delusional statements, changes in personality, disciplinary problems, depression, suicidal ideation, threats of violence, and interest in or acquisition of weapons • Most prevalent motivating factors or triggers were related to either an intimate relationship (33.9%) or retaliation for specific actions (13.7%) Personal Safety – Before an Incident • Be aware of your environment and any possible dangers • Take note of the two nearest exits in any facility you visit • Ask yourself the “what if?” questions • Will enable you to develop effective response strategies • Practice, practice, practice Run | Hide | Fight • Current industry standard as a best practice • Developed by Department of Homeland Security • Adopted by all levels of government • Standard across Higher Education • Designed to assist in quickly determining the most reasonable way to protect your life if faced with this situation • Likely to serve as leaders – others will follow Run • If there is an accessible escape path, attempt to evacuate • Have an escape route and plan in mind • Evacuate regardless of whether others agree to follow • Leave your belongings behind • If possible, help others escape but do not let them hinder you • Prevent others from entering the area • Keep hands visible, follow law enforcement instructions • Call Public Safety at x2911 (415-422-2911 and 911 when safe • Allows for Public Safety Officers to respond more quickly and assist arriving SFPD officers Hide • If evacuation is not possible, find a place to hide where shooter is less likely to find you • Hiding place should: • Be out of view • Provide protection if shots are fired in your direction • Not trap or restrict your movement options Hide • If active shooter is nearby: • Try to enter an office or room with door and lock, if possible – blockade with heavy furniture if possible • Close any windows and shades • Turn off all lights • Silence your cell phone • Turn off any source of noise, remain quiet • Hide behind large items Hide • When sheltering-in-place (hiding) • Remain secure until directed by a law enforcement officer, a USF Public Safety Officer, or notification from USF Alert • Do not open the door for anyone other than a law enforcement officer or a USF Public Safety Officer • Do not respond to any voice commands until you can verify with certainty that they are being issued by a law enforcement officer or a USF Public Safety Officer Fight • As a last resort, and only when your life is in imminent danger, attempt to disrupt and/or incapacitate the active shooter • Act as aggressively as possible against the active shooter • Improvise weapons from nearby objects • Yell • Commit to your actions University Notification Alert USF • System that allows Public Safety to send emergency messages to the USF Community • SMS text, phone call, email • Messages to be sent to all registered devices • “ALL CLEAR” notices How do I know if I am registered? University Notification University Notification When Law Enforcement Arrives • Purpose is to stop active shooter as soon as possible • Will proceed to the area in which the last shots were fired • First to arrive will NOT stop to help injured persons • Additional rescue teams following initial officers will treat/remove injured persons • May arrive in teams of four • May arrive in regular patrol uniform or more likely tactical equipment • Bulletproof vests, Kevlar helmets, etc. • May be armed with rifles, shotguns, and handguns • Additionally may use pepper spray or tear gas to control situation • Officers may shout commands and assist individuals to the ground for their safety When Law Enforcement Arrives • • • • Remain calm and follow officers’ instructions Put down any items in your hands Immediately raise hands and spread fingers Keep hands visible at all times • Avoid making quick movements toward officers • Avoid pointing, screaming, and/or yelling • Do not stop to ask officers for help/direction Once in a Safe Location • Likely held in a staging area by law enforcement until situation is under control • Potential witnesses will be identified and questioned Thank You Eric Giardini Director of Campus Resilience [email protected]