An active shooter is an individual actively engaged in causing physical harm or trying to execute individuals in a 
confined and populated area by any methods including and not restricted to firearms (most commonly utilized), knife or bladed weapons, vehicles, or any instrument that in the situation in which it is used cases a greater amount of physical and material damage. In most cases, there is no example or strategy to their choice of casualties. Most Active shooter circumstances are erratic, advance rapidly, and are over within minutes.
Best practices for adapting to an active shooter situation
- Be mindful of your surroundings and any conceivable risks
- Take note of the two closest exits in your facility
- If you are in an office, stay there and secure the entryway
- If you are in a corridor, get into a room and secure the entryway
- As a final resort, try to bring the active shooter down. At the point when the shooter is at short proximity and you can’t escape, your possibility of survival is much more prominent on the off chance that you attempt to weaken him/her.
- CALL 911 WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DO SO!
The Most Effective Methods to Respond When an Active Shooter Is In Your Vicinity
1) Evacuate
In the event that there is an open break way, try to evacuate the premises.
Make sure to:
- Have a getaway path and plan(this is very important)
- Evacuate paying little heed to whether others agree to join you
- Leave your assets behind
- Help others escape, if conceivable
- Prevent people from entering a zone where the active shooter might be
- Keep your hands in-view
- Follow the directions of any cops
- Do not endeavor to move injured individuals
2) Hide out
On the off chance that evacuation is not possible, find a spot to hide where the active shooter is less likely to discover you.
You’re hiding spot should:
- Be out of the Active shooter’s view
- Provide security if shots are discharged toward you (i.e., an office with a shut and bolted entryway)
- Not trap you or limit your choices for movement
Keep in mind that clients and customers are prone to take after the lead of employees and managers during an active shooter situation.
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