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Shooters in Schools
School District&
Law Enforcement
Joint Response
Definition of an Active Shooter
One or more subjects engaged in a random or systematic shooting spree:
with the intent to continuously harm others,
as opposed to criminal conduct, such as
robbery or hostage taking being their objective.
COMMONALITIESin Shootings
Active Shooter incidents are spontaneous, little or no warning.
Incidents often occur in a target rich (highly populated) environment.
Suspects are often depressed, angry and suicidal. Suspects motive is to punish others for their fragile view
of themselves. Negotiation will NOT work. Average age for a school shooter is 14.5 years old
10 minutes or less
How much time do we have to react?
Little Time to ReactLittle Time to React
Gather all Gather all Nearby Nearby
Students Students From the From the HallwayHallway
No Time to WasteNo Time to Waste
Lock the Lock the Classroom Classroom
DoorDoor
No Time to WasteNo Time to Waste
Cover the Cover the Door Door
WindowWindow
No Time to WasteNo Time to Waste
Be SilentBe Silent
Don’t open Don’t open the Door for the Door for anyoneanyone
Wait for helpWait for help
Benefits of Lock-In
Ultimately will result in less targets for the shooter(s)
Reduces confusion for arriving officers
Help contain the situation/threat
Minimize the risk an unintentional shooting by responding officers
Police Response to School Shooting
Patrol Response to Shooting Incidents
Enter the area / building as fast as possible.
Sole objective is to neutralize the hostile threat with the least amount of force possible.
What Officers want to know
Nature of incident, crimes committed
Number / descriptions of suspects
Last known suspected location
Is the situation ACTIVE (shots firing
now) or STATIC?
What Responding Police May Look Like
After Threat is Neutralized
Secure the remaining area. Start secondary searches.
EVAC or Care of injured. Scene Control & Evidence Control Start Crime scene protocol
Crisis Response Box
Aerial Photos of CampusCampus map/ building diagramsTeacher/Employee Roster/ PhotosBuilding KeysFire Alarm Shut off ProceduresSprinkler Shut off ProceduresPower/Utility Shut off ProceduresStudent yearbook or Photos
Use Common SenseAnd
Trust Your Instincts