PowerPoint Presentation

Guidance for Handling an Active Shooter Event Definition: 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 shooter situation are unpredictable and evolve quickly. Active shooters often look for soft targets like malls, churches, or schools due to their low security posture and high access to potential victims.

NYPD ABCsAVOID:Evacuate the building immediately if it can be done in a safe mannerDo NOT carry any personal belongings with you and avoid elevators and escalators if possibleIf you are located in a high-rise building and the shooter is below. Ascend as many floors as possible and move away from entrance ways to more secure locationWhen evacuating in the stairwell, stay pressed to the wall to allow responding officers room to room to ascend quickly and safely

NYPD ABCsBARRICADE:If it is possible to do safely, move to a central and secure area of the building

Locate an area with ballistic cover, not just visual concealment. Cover stops/slows bullets, Concealment does not. Think big-Soda machines, Copy machines, etc.

NYPD ABCsBlock the door with large heavy objects to make entry as difficult as possible (desk, tables, file cabinets, furniture, books, etc.

If the only means available to barricade the door is with your body, attempt to stay lower than average waist level to avoid any shots fired through the door by the shooter

NYPD ABCsCONFRONT:There is no single procedure that can be recommended in this situation. If possible:If hiding or flight is impossible, remain quiet or play dead to avoid detection

NYPD ABCsLast resort options if you come face to face with the assailant are twofold:Attempt to quickly overpower the individual with force in the most violent manner possible.If you are with other people you should work as collective group to overcome the shooter.

Remember, the attacker will usually continue to shoot victims until they are stopped.

DOH ACTIVE SHOOTER PROFILEAn active shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area, typically through the use of firearms. Victims are selected at randomThe event is unpredictable and evolves quicklyLaw enforcement is usually required to end an active shooter situation

HOW TO RESPOND WHEN AN ACTIVE SHOOTER DOH1. RUN

Have an escape route and plan in mindLeave your belongings behind Keep your hands visible

2. HIDE

Hide in an area out of the shooters view Block entry to your hiding place and lock the doors Silence your cell phone and/or pager

HOW TO RESPOND WHEN AN ACTIVE SHOOTER DOH3. FIGHT

As a last resort and only when your life is in imminent danger Attempt to incapacitate the shooterAct with physical aggression and throw items at the active shooter

HOW TO RESPOND WHEN LAW ENFORCEMENT ARRIVES DOHRemain calm and follow instructionsPut down any items in your hands (i.e., bags, jackets)Raise hands and spread fingersKeep hands visible at all timesAvoid quick movements toward officers such as holding on to them for safetyAvoid pointing, screaming or yellingDo not stop to ask officers for help or direction when evacuating

10

NYPD RESPONSEThe officers primary attention will be focused on your hands. If you meet an officer, keep your hands out, open, above your head, and most importantly, EMPTY

NYPD RESPONSEDO NOT CARRY ANY PACKAGES OR ITEMS THAT COULD BE CONFUSED AS A WEAPON OR DEVICE

Do not attempt to run towards or grab onto officers

Resist the urge to turn suddenly or make any sudden movements

NYPD RESPONSEUnderstand that the officer's primary mission is to neutralize the shooter. Therefore, even if you are injured, officers may initially pass you by in order to contain the threat. They will return.

Once evacuated, be prepared to be detained for further questioning.

NYPD RESPONSERecognize that depending upon the scene, threat, and size of the facility, it may take several hours for the officers to clear the area and find you. Until contact is made, remain calm, quiet and alert.

Statistics Demographics of Shooters97% are males vs. 3% female

Number of attackers:98% solo action vs. 2% 2+ multiple shooters, i.e.., Columbine

Weapons used64% one weapon vs. 36% two + weapons

Statistics DemographicsMajority of incidents by age of attackers

15-19 years or age crimes committed in schools settings

40-44 years or age crimes committed in workplace settings

Relationship to Closest Victim230 Active Cases

Academic 22% (50.6)

Familial 6% (13.8)

Other 8% (1.6)

None 26% (59.8) Random hits no connection to shooter

Professional 38% (87.4) Work related shooting incidents

Attack Resolution230 Active Cases

99 (43%) Applied Force

37 (16%) No Applied Force

93 (40%) Shooter Suicide

1 (