1. Active Shooter How to survive. Lt. James Reese
Pensacola Police Department

2. Active Shooter: How to Survive Topics of Discussion
Mental preparation.
Run, Hide, Defend.
Provide options to enhance survival when confronted with an active shooter.
Describe actions needed to safely interact with the responding police officers.

3. What is an active shooter
“ an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area”. In most cases, active shooters use firearms and there is no pattern or method to their selection of victims.

4. Active shooter situations are unpredictable and evolve quickly
Active shooter situations are unpredictable and evolve quickly. Because active shooter situations are often over within 10 minutes, before law enforcement arrives on the scene, individuals must be prepared both mentally and physically to deal with an active shooter situation.

5. Warrior Mindset (fights in battle, courage)
Guardian Mindset (watches and protects) VS
Warrior Mindset (fights in battle, courage)
We must have both and know when to use each one.

6. David vs Goliath

7. Being mentally prepared to take action in a crisis “Can” make the difference between life and death.

8. 80% Mental --------- 20% Physical

9. RUN
If there is an accessible escape path, attempt to evacuate the premises.
* Have an escape route and plan in mind
Evacuate regardless whether others agree to follow
Leave your belongings behind
Help others escape, if possible

10. Do not attempt to move wounded people
RUN
Do not attempt to move wounded people
Prevent others from entering the area where active shooter may be
Call 911 when you are safe and able to do so

11. Hiding place should be out of the active shooter’s view
Hide
If evacuation is not possible. Find a place to hide where the active shooter is less likely to find you
Hiding place should be out of the active shooter’s view
Provide protection if shots are fired in your direction (i.e., an office or room with a closed and locked door)
Do not open door for anyone

12. Blockade the door with heavy furniture. Call 911 (when safe to do so)
Hide
Blockade the door with heavy furniture. Call 911 (when safe to do so)
Always stand to the side of the door (never if front of door)
Immediately attack shooter if he enters room
Grab muzzle of gun in a downward motion

13. DEFEND
Your last resort when you are in immediate danger is to defend yourself
Commit to your actions and act aggressively to stop the shooter
Use any available objects to throw at or strike the shooter with

14. Chairs Books Tables Shoes Office equipment Dining ware
Objects that can be used
Chairs
Books
Tables
Shoes
Office equipment
Dining ware
Fire extinguishers
Bottles
Anything that is hard

15. Diversion Techniques
Divided Attention
Throw objects and aim for the head
Constantly be moving
If there are multiple people in room, spread out to attack from different angles

16. Don’t lie there with your eyes closed and get killed.
Think and move.
A good decision executed quickly is better than a great one never executed.
Remember that a moving target is extremely hard to hit, even for a well-trained shooter. Deal with the situation with your eyes wide open.

17. Their first priority is to eliminate the threat
When police officers arrive on scene
Their first priority is to eliminate the threat
Officers will advance to the area where the last shots were heard
Initial officers will not tend to injured victims nor stop to speak with you
Officers may not be wearing traditional police uniforms (tactical vest, helmets)
Officers will issue loud commands and may get physical

18. DO NOT approach officers Follow all instructions by officers
Reacting to Law Enforcement
Remain calm
DO NOT approach officers
Follow all instructions by officers
Put down any items and DO NOT pick up any weapons
Raise hands and spread fingers
Avoid quick movements
Avoid pointing, screaming or yelling at officers

19. Waffle House shooting, Antioch, TN
James Shaw Jr.

20. Take
When you visit places, take time to identify at least two nearby exits.
Map out
Map out places to hide or to seek cover.
Look
Look for objects that can be used to defend yourself with.
RUN
RUN, HIDE, DEFEND.

21. “ Mental Rehearsals”
Is the process of rehearsing potential actions to be taken in the event of an emergency (active shooter).

22. If answer is yes, understand the risk.
Carry Concealed Weapon Permit
Do I engage or not?
If answer is yes, understand the risk.
Intervention by an armed citizen will most likely reduce the number of victims during an active shooter event. (Diversion and Divided Attention).

23. Questions or comments?