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Active Assailant Law Enforcement (LE) is trained in responding to an active shooting incident by entering the building as soon as possible and proceeding to the area of the shooter. Note: LE may not be able to immediately aid people. Help for the injured will be on the way following the initial LE entry. Their main goal is to get to the shooter. Remain calm and be patient. Let the LE do their job. I II 15 ADOPT A SURVIVAL MINDSET: Mentally and emotionally prepare to confront a life threatening risk. ➢ Figure Out ❑ What is going on? ❑ What are my paths of escape? ❑ Can I get to an exit without confronting the shooter? ❑ Where is it happening? ❑ Is it better to hide out? ❑ What are my options if confronted by the shooter? ➢ Call out: Call 911. Provide the following information: ❑ Your name and location ❑ Number of shooters If you cannot exit the building: ❑ Location of the incident ❑ Description and identify of shooter(s) Hide out and Keep Out Spread out Take Out • Go to the nearest room or • Spread out in the room. • Only use as a last resort if office. • Keep quiet. Act as if no your life is in danger. • Close, lock and barricade one is in the room. • If you are in a group, make the door. • DO NOT answer the door. a plan to overcome the • Turn the lights out. Cover • Call 911 if you cannot be shooter. windows if possible. heard by the shooter. • Throw things (books), yell, • Hide behind furniture or use improvised weapons equipment. (fire extinguisher, chair, • Remain quiet. pen, keys). III. Once LE arrive: ➢ Remain calm and follow instructions. ➢ Put down any items in your hands ➢ Raise hands and spread fingers ➢ Keep hands visible at all times ➢ Avoid quick movements towards officers, such as holding on to them ➢ Avoid pointing, screaming, or yelling ➢ Do not stop to ask officers for help or directions when evacuating 11