1. IS-907 – Active Shooter: What You Can Do
IS-700.A: National Incident Management System, An Introduction
IS-907 – Active Shooter: What You Can Do
January 2009

2. https://youtu.be/GKfijg1A0yk
911 Calls

3. Course Objectives Describe actions to take when confronted with:
An active shooter.
Law enforcement officers who are responding to the situation.
Recognize potential workplace violence indicators.
Describe actions to take to prevent and prepare for potential active shooter incidents.
Describe how to manage the consequences of an active shooter incident.

4. Active Shooter Incidents
Where we:
Shop
Exercise free speech
Learn
Work

5. About Active Shooter Incidents
IS-700.A: National Incident Management System, An Introduction
About Active Shooter Incidents
More frequent.
Anger, revenge, ideology, untreated mental illness.
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6. Active Shooter Situations
IS-700.A: National Incident Management System, An Introduction
Active Shooter Situations
Unpredictable.
Evolve quickly.
Continue until stopped by law enforcement, suicide, or intervention.
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7. Deadliest School Shootings
1. April 16, Blacksburg, Virginia Virginia Tech- 33 Dead 2. December 14, Newtown, Connecticut Sandy Hook Elementary- 28 Dead 3. August 1, Austin, Texas University of Texas- 18 Dead 4. February 14, Parkland, Florida Majority Stoneman Douglas HS- 17 Dead 5. April 20, Littleton, Colorado Columbine High School- 15 Dead

8. Deadliest Mass Shootings
October 1, Las Vegas- Country Concert- 58 Killed
June 12, Orlando Florida- Nightclub- 49 Killed
Virginia Tech, 2007

9. IS-700.A: National Incident Management System, An Introduction
Course Topics
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10. Discussion: Response

11. IS-700.A: National Incident Management System, An Introduction
How To Respond
Run
Hide
Fight
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12. IS-700.A: National Incident Management System, An Introduction
Run (1 of 2)
Have an escape route and plan in mind.
Leave your belongings behind.
Help others escape, if possible.
Evacuate regardless of others.
Warn/prevent individuals from entering.
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13. IS-700.A: National Incident Management System, An Introduction
Run (2 of 2)
Do not attempt to move wounded people.
Keep your hands visible.
Follow police instructions.
Call 911 when safe.
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14. IS-700.A: National Incident Management System, An Introduction
Hide
Your hiding spot should:
Be out of the active shooter’s view.
Provide protection if shots are fired.
Not restrict options for movement.
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15. Keeping Yourself Safe While Hiding
IS-700.A: National Incident Management System, An Introduction
Keeping Yourself Safe While Hiding
If the shooter is nearby:
Lock the door.
Hide behind large item (e.g., cabinet, desk).
Silence cell phone/pager.
Remain quiet.
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16. Important Information
IS-700.A: National Incident Management System, An Introduction
Important Information
Provide law enforcement or 911 operators with:
Location of shooter.
Number of shooters.
Physical description of shooters.
Number and types of weapons.
Number of potential victims.
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17. IS-700.A: National Incident Management System, An Introduction
Fight
As an absolute last resort:
Act as aggressively as possible.
Throw items and use improvised weapons.
Work together to incapacitate the shooter.
Commit to your actions.
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18. Discussion: Reaction of Managers
IS-700.A: National Incident Management System, An Introduction
Discussion: Reaction of Managers
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19. Activity: What Would You Do?
Instructions: Working as a team:
Look around the room. Consider what you would do in an active shooter situation and whether it would be better to run or hide.
Come up with a list of actions you would take to protect yourself and those around you.
Record the list on chart paper.
Select a spokesperson and be prepared to present the list in 5 minutes.

20. Discussion: When Law Enforcement Arrives

21. Law Enforcement’s Role
IS-700.A: National Incident Management System, An Introduction
Law Enforcement’s Role
Immediate purpose:
Stop the active shooter.
Proceed to area where last shots heard.
First priority is to eliminate the threat.
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22. Additional Officers and Rescue Teams
IS-700.A: National Incident Management System, An Introduction
Additional Officers and Rescue Teams
Teams may:
Wear bulletproof vests, helmets, and other equipment.
Be armed with rifles, shotguns, and/or handguns.
Use pepper spray.
Shout commands.
Push individuals to the ground for their safety.
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23. Reacting to Law Enforcement
IS-700.A: National Incident Management System, An Introduction
Reacting to Law Enforcement
Remain calm.
Put down any items.
Raise hands and spread fingers.
Avoid quick movements.
Avoid pointing, screaming, or yelling.
Proceed in direction from which officers are entering.
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24. IS-700.A: National Incident Management System, An Introduction
Safe Location
Area controlled by law enforcement until:
The situation is under control.
All witnesses are identified and questioned.
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25. Time to Analyze a Mass Shooting

26. IS-700.A: National Incident Management System, An Introduction
Course Topics
Respond
Prepare
Follow Up
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