Active Shooter Overview “What To Do If There Is An Active Shooter” April 25th, 2017 Presenters: Tom Northam Deputy Chief, Protective Services, Wallops Flight Facility

The Active Shooter Defined 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 firearms.

Mentality of Active Shooter Desire is to kill and seriously injure without concern for his safety or threat of capture Normally has intended victims and will search them out Accepts targets of opportunity while searching for or after finding intended victims Will continue to move throughout building/area until stopped by law enforcement, suicide, or other intervention

Jerad Loughner Shoots Congress Woman Gabriel Giffords Jan. 2011 Safeway,Phoenix, Ariz. at Town Hall Meeting 6 killed & 19 wounded Loughner was overcome by crowd and arrested

Cho Seung-Hui Virginia Tech Massacre 4-16-2007 History of mental illness Posted pictures before & mailed info. to NBC during 32 Dead, 23 Wounded Weapons: Glock 19, Walther P22 Committed suicide at scene

IT Contractor for Expert Inc. Secret Clearance Holder Navy Yard Shooting Aaron Alexis September 16, 2013 Navy Veteran IT Contractor for Expert Inc. Secret Clearance Holder 3 previous encounters with Law Enforcement/arrested twice Sought mental health treatment on 2 separate occasions from VA Hospital 69 Minutes 12 People were killed

RUN / HIDE / FIGHT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VcSwej U2D0

"Active Shooter, What To Do"

What to do to survive DEVELOP A PLAN  

What to do to survive Run Hide Fight Quickly determine the most reasonable way to protect your own life. Run Hide Fight People are likely to follow the lead of managers during an active shooter situation.

RUN Have a planned escape route Evacuate - If there is an accessible escape path. Have a planned escape route Evacuate regardless of whether others agree to follow Leave your belongings behind Help others escape, if possible Prevent individuals from entering an area where the active shooter may be Call 911 when you are safe

HIDE Be out of the active shooter’s view Shelter In Place - If evacuation is not possible. Be out of the active shooter’s view Lock/Blockade yourself in an office or closet Silence your cell phone Turn off any source of noise (i.e., radio, television) Hide behind large items (i.e., desk, cabinets) Remain QUIET

FIGHT Violent, aggressive posture Utilize improvised weapons Defend yourself - As a last resort, and only if your life is in danger. Violent, aggressive posture Utilize improvised weapons Yell, disrupt Commit to your actions

When Protective Services Arrives The purpose of Protective Services is to stop the active shooter as soon as possible. Officers may arrive in teams of three (3) or four (4) armed with rifles, shotguns or handguns Officers may wear regular patrol uniforms or tactical equipment Officers may shout commands, and push individuals to the ground for safety reasons

When Protective Services Arrives Remain calm and follow officers’ instructions Drop any items in your hands Immediately raise hands and spread fingers Keep hands visible at all times Avoid quick movements towards officers, pointing, screaming and/or yelling

Everyone's Role & Responsibility Prepare an evacuation plan Treat all alarms and communications as a real life incident Participate in all evacuation drills and communication tests conducted on Center Report violent acts or threats of violence to your immediate supervisor, OHCM, and Protective Services Foster a respectful workplace We will go into details on “Prepare an evacuation plan” on next slide.

DEVELOP A PLAN RUN HIDE FIGHT HELP IS ON THE WAY REMEMBER DEVELOP A PLAN RUN HIDE FIGHT HELP IS ON THE WAY Protective Services personnel are trained for an active shooter situation…