1. Topic: Mass Casualty Incident (Focus on Active Shooter)
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3. Brisbane Police Department
Agenda
Community Outreach Program background
Introduction to a Mass Casualty Incident
Introduction to an Active Shooter Incident
Profile of an Active Shooter
Recognizing a Potential Workplace violence
How to Respond when an Active Shooter is in your vicinity
Law Enforcement Response/Expectation
Training your Staff for an Active Shooter Situation
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4. Community Outreach Program Background
Our main goal:
To develop a partnership with the Community through knowledge sharing and education
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5. What is a Mass Casualty Incident?
A Mass Casualty Incident (MCI)
is any emergency where medical services/resources are overwhelmed by the number of casualties
Some examples of MCI’s include but are not limited to:
Fires
Earthquakes
Buildings collapsing
Bombing(s) (e.g. Oklahoma City Bombing, 1995)
Terrorist attack(s) (e.g. September 11, 2001)
Etc…
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6. What is an Active Shooter Incident?
An active shooter is: “an armed person who has used deadly physical force on other persons and continues to do so while having unrestricted access to additional victims”
Active shooters include so-called "snipers" but not usually suicide bombers
Active Shooters have caused a change in law enforcement training and tactics, especially as these persons do not necessarily expect to escape or even survive these situations
An Active Shooter is usually unpredictable and evolved quickly
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7. Profile of an Active Shooter
Engages in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined populated area
Uses firearm(s) and there is no pattern or method to their selection of victim
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8. Cupertino Quarry in California 10/5/2011
Safety meeting
Shooter: Sharef Allman, 49 years old
Returned to the business during a safety meeting with a .40 caliber handgun and .223 caliber assault rife
Fired to shots into the air to grab everyone’s attention
Shot his colleagues which resulted in 3 dead and 6 injured
Left the business and shot a woman whose car he was trying to steal
On 10/6/2011, Allman killed himself when confronted by deputies

9. Seal Beach Salon in southern California 10/12/2011
A shooter enters salon and begins shooting at customers
The shooter then exit the salon, shoots a man sitting in a truck in the parking lot and then leaves the scene
The shooting resulted in 8 people dead and one in critical condition
42 year old Scott Dekraai was arrested a half-mile from the scene
Motive: Custody battle with victim who worked at the salon

10. Recognizing a Potential Workplace violence
An Active Shooter in your workplace may be a current or former employee, or an acquaintance of a current or former employee
Managers and coworkers may notice characteristics of a potentially violent behavior in an employee
Alert your Human Resource Department if an employee or coworker exhibits a potentially violent behavior (can be managed and treated if recognized early)
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11. Personality and behavioral changes to be on the lookout for
Increased use of alcohol and/or drugs
Unexplained increase in absence; vague physical complaints
Decrease in attention, appearance and hygiene
Depression/withdrawal
Resistance and overreaction to changes in policy and procedures
Repeated violations of company policies
Increased severe mood swings
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Prevention
Foster a respectful workplace
Be aware of indications of workplace violence and take remedial actions accordingly
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13. How to Respond When Active Shooter is your vicinity
Quickly determine the most reasonable way to protect your own life. Remember that customers and clients are likely to follow the lead of employees and managers during an active shooter situation.
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14. Evacuate (via an accessible escape path) **Not like a fire drill**
Have a escape plan in mind
Evacuate regardless of whether others agree to follow
Leave belongings
Help others escape; if possible
Keep your hands visible
Follow the instruction of Law Enforcement
Do not attempt to move the wounded
Call 911 when you are safe
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15. What if you can’t evacuate?
Hide out if evacuation is not possible
Find a place where the Active Shooter is less likely to find you
Find a place that can provide protection if shots are fired
Don’t restrict your options for movement
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16. What if you’re outside when the shooting occurs?
Drop to the ground immediately, face down as flat as possible and when safe to do so run to a place where there is cover or concealment
Move or crawl away from the gunfire (utilize any barriers)
Once at a safe location, stay down and do not move. Do not peek or raise your head in an effort to see what may be happening
Wait and listen for directions from law enforcement personnel
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17. What if the shooter is in close proximity?
Lock the doors
Silence your cell phone and/or pager
Turn off any source of noise
Hide behind a large item (i.e. cabinet, desks)
Remain quiet
Do not open doors until Law Enforcement Officers arrive
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18. If evacuation and hiding out are not possible?
Remain calm
Call 911, if possible, to alert police of the Active Shooter’s current location, description, etc.
If you cannot speak, leave the line open and allow the dispatcher to listen
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19. Last Resort: Take action against the shooter
Only take action against an Active Shooter as a last resort and only when your life is in imminent danger
Attempt to disrupt and/or incapacitate the Active shooter by:
Acting aggressively
Throwing items and improvising weapons
Yelling
Committing to your actions
*****DON’T BE A HERO*****
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20. Helping others if possible
Warn others
Help others escape, if possible
Alert others of danger
Help others stay calm
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21. Law Enforcement Response/Expectation
**The immediate deployment of law enforcement is required to stop the shooting and mitigate harm to victims. Officers will proceed directly to the area in which the last shots were heard**
Incident Command Post
Command Post for Police
EMS & Fire
Tactical Command Post
Main priority
Safeguard life of hostages, innocent bystanders, officers, and suspect(s)
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22. Law Enforcement response at the scene
**The first officer(s) to arrive at the scene will not stop to help injured person(s). Expect rescue teams comprised of additional officers and emergency medical personnel to follow the steps of the initial officer(s)**
Officers wear regular patrol/tactical uniforms
May be armed with rifles, shotgun(s), etc.
May use pepper spray or tear gas to control the situation
Shout commands, and may push individuals to the ground for their safety
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23. How to react when law enforcement arrives
Remain calm and follow 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, waiving hands etc.
Do not stop to ask officers for help or direction when evacuating
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24. Information to provide to law enforcement or 911 operator
Location of the Active Shooter
Number of shooters, if more than one
Physical description of shooter(s)
Number and type of weapons held by shooter(s)
Number of potential victims at the location
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25. Training your Staff for an Active Shooter Situation
Create an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
Develop the EAP with input from your stakeholders, Human Resources Department, training department (if one exists), facility owner/operator, local law enforcement and/or emergency responders.
Conduct training exercises
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Components of an EAP
Develop a preferred method for reporting fires and other emergencies
Develop a evacuation policy and procedure
Emergency escape procedures and route assignments (i.e. floors plans, safe areas)
Contact information for, and responsibilities of individuals to be contacted under the EAP
Information concerning local area hospitals
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27. Components of Training Exercises (Mock training)
Recognizing the sound of gunshots
Reacting quickly when gunshots are heard and/or when a shooting is witnessed
Call 911
Reacting when Law Enforcement arrives
Adopting the survival mind set during times of crisis
Ensure that your facility has at least two evacuation routes
Post Evacuation routes in conspicuous locations throughout your facility
Include local Law Enforcement and first responders during training exercises
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Emergency Numbers
Emergency Services: 911
Local Police Department: (415)
Facility on-site Security
Facility Address
Floor, Suite/Room
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