Wait for the Police? Is this a sufficient defensive strategy for an Active Killer event? Tragic events in schools, churches, hospitals, malls, and workplaces show we need more. Copyright Response Options Response Options

Response options  Who we are.  How this program evolved. Columbine Traditional Response Strategy Copyright Response Options

Truths about ACTIVE KILLERS, regardless of type of location If the bad guy is determined, he WILL get into the building. If able, he WILL hurt you. Passive and static targets become easy victims. Casualty Rates are abnormal. COMPLIANCE IS DANGEROUS Copyright Response Options

Congregants INFORMATION 911 NOTIFICATION Police Response ACTION Sanctuary Building Grounds What is happening while the response process takes place? INCIDENT Copyright Response Options

Students take cover in French Class in Holden Hall, Virginia Tech Photo by Chase Damiano Copyright Response Options Is this the best Survival Option?

Why would Terrorists/Shooters pick Churches? 1.High Profile, Good Publicity for Cause 2.Potential for Mass Casualties 3.Traditionally, Low Resistance by Occupants = High Chance of Plan Success Copyright Response Options

How does Securing-in-Place and being Passive affect the KILLERS’ plans? 1.High Profile, Much Publicity for Cause Does not diminish chance of notoriety 2.Many Targets Targets are told to be “Static” = Easy 3.Low to No Resistance by Targets Easy Targets leverage Shooter’s opportunity = Low Chance of Plan Failure Passivity increases chances of victim status Copyright Response Options

Rescue will not occur until: 1.POLICE ARRIVAL 2.POLICE PROTOCOL MET 3.TIME REQUIRED TO LOCATE THREAT 4.TIME REQUIRED TO CONTROL THREAT = TIME EXPOSED TO DANGER! Copyright Response Options

Secure-in-Place Shortcomings 1.PEOPLE ARE IN THE CRISIS ZONE TOO LONG! 2.PRIORITY IS LAW ENFORCEMENT LOCATING BAD GUY, NOT ESCAPE 3.MEDICAL ATTENTION WILL BE WITHELD UNTIL ALL CLEAR 4.PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF GUILT DUE TO INACTION Copyright Response Options

A.L. .C.E. Alert!, Get the word out! Lockdown, Good starting point, allows aggressive use of current technology and procedures to:  nform, communication keeps the shooter off balance… Counter, apply skills to distract, confuse, and gain control Evacuate, to reduce the number of potential targets for the shooter, and reduce the chances of victims resulting from friendly fire when help arrives…. Copyright Response Options

A.L. .C.E. 1.Integrates technology with common sense human ACTION. 2.Provides a plan of action to increase chances of survival, increase confidence, and reduce fear. 3.Vastly Diminishes odds of bad guy’s success due to increased skill level required. Copyright Response Options

Actions depend on location of attack. Copyright Response Options

Most Church shootings occur after the service has started, and in the sanctuary. Copyright Response Options

Restrict entry after service starts to limit easy access to congregation by locking most doors (crash-bars allow exit). Copyright Response Options LOCKED OPEN

Entry Points into Sanctuary Limit late entry into the sanctuary Use doors that are along a side wall –This limits access to potential targets if entry is made –Restricts shooter’s movement –Allows COUNTER strategies to be quickly effected. Copyright Response Options

Position Security personnel to increase chances of interception of intruder before access to masses. Copyright Response Options LOCKED

Have additional able persons sit in area of entry point. Copyright Response Options LOCKED

If attack occurs, most should exit and head to Rally Points. Copyright Response Options LOCKED

When escape is not an option… Escape or Evading should always be an option! –Anything Beats Nothing…Plan ahead! Interrupt Decision Cycle of the Shooter –Reverse the “Oh Crap!” Syndrome. BE FIRST Turn Chaos and Mayhem into an advantage –Cause Sensory Overload, Distractions –See, Hear, Feel what is not expected –Throw whatever is available at the face Utilize Numbers and Training to Gain Control –K.I.S.S Principle, SWARM the intruder, Control limbs “Comply and Die” –Madmen and Terrorists don’t make deals Trauma First Aid: prolong life of injured –EMS will not be allowed in until the threat is secured…. Copyright Response Options

Classroom, Office, Sunday School If attack occurs while people are in classrooms or offices, a more traditional ALiCE response can be effected. Copyright Response Options

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