Guidance

Communications are key. Share with others.

Public emergencies include incidents such as fire or gas leaks.

Monitor public communications including radio, social media.

Follow directions of emergency responders and public officials in dynamic public emergencies.

Dynamic events are those that are continuing to evolve.

Share the information with other persons and if at work, those in your organization.

Guidance

An active shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a populated area.

Be aware there could be more than one active shooter, with multiples acting-in-concert.

It may not be an everyday event, but you can plan for it.

Think through an if/then scenario. If they do this, then I do that.

Be familiar with your landscape. Use it to your advantage.

Understand how a building or rooms lock manually.

If you have the ability and knowledge, know how to electronically lock down a building. It restricts movement of the shooter.

Be familiar with your tactical options and what is legally permissible in your jurisdiction.

See information in Response – Active shooter.