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Active Shooter What Can We Do?

Active Shooter What Can We Do?. Chief James Flatley, Public Safety Dr. Charles Beale, Center for Counseling & Student Development September 8, 2008 Faculty Senate Meeting. What is an Active Shooter?.

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Active Shooter What Can We Do?

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  1. Active ShooterWhat Can We Do? Chief James Flatley, Public Safety Dr. Charles Beale, Center for Counseling & Student Development September 8, 2008 Faculty Senate Meeting

  2. What is an Active Shooter? • A person who appears to be actively engaging in killing or attempting to kill people in a populated area • Situation is dynamic and will evolve rapidly • Demands immediate deployment of law enforcement resources to end shooting and mitigate injury

  3. How Will I Know What is Happening? • When a credible threat is occurring, the University will immediately notify the campus community with as much information as possible through the following means: • UD Alert (text, voice, e-mail messaging) • UD Homepage • Carillon Emergency Messaging System • Cable TV Override • Classroom Projector Override • Local Media • Police Notification (Door-to-Door)

  4. How Do I Report an Active Shooter Incident? • Call 911, 831-2222 or use blue light phone • Give Dispatcher the following information: • Your Name • Your Location • Nature of the Emergency • Information about the emergency, victims, suspects, injuries and other details • Phone number where you are calling • Stay on the line with the dispatcher until he/she advises you to hang up

  5. How Will UDPD Respond? Upon receiving initial call: • Immediately deploy law enforcement resources • Dispatch UD Emergency Care Unit and NCC Paramedics if injuries are reported • If shooting is audible upon arrival, officers will move directly to the shooter. • If shooting is not audible upon arrival, officers will sweep the building and affect rescues of the injured if possible.

  6. What do I do if there is a shooter outside my building/room? • Close and barricade/lock door, if possible • Turn off lights, cell phones and computers, if possible • Call 911 immediately, if possible • Give location, description of incident • Remain in place until officers give the “all clear” • Do not respond to shouting/calls for help from outside. This could be the shooter attempting to lure you outside

  7. What if the shooter is in my building or room? • Remain calm • If there is an alternate exit, leave immediately • Dial 911 and leave line open • If escape is not possible, you may have to overpower the shooter if you encounter them • Negotiation is not an effective measure

  8. What if my class is taken hostage? • Remain calm; be polite and cooperative • Speak normally to captors; avoid complaints and belligerence • Do not draw attention to yourself • Avoid political or ideological discussions with captors • Establish a relationship with captors, if possible • Do not attempt to escape unless there is an extremely good chance of survival

  9. If the Police are Coming to Rescue You… • Do not run or make any sudden moves • Drop to the floor, show your hands, bow head and stay still • Wait for instructions and comply • Rescuers may not have identified the shooter; do not be offended if you are questioned or even handcuffed. Do not resist • You will be taken to a safe area for identification

  10. Red Flag Behavior in Students who May Be Exhibiting Behavior of Concern or Experiencing Emotional Distress • The tendency to use threats, intimidation, manipulations, or escalations • Adverse reactions to criticism • Sullen, angry, or depressed appearance • Refusal to accept responsibility for actions • Paranoid thoughts that others are “out to get” him or her

  11. Red Flag Behavior in Students who May Be Exhibiting Behavior of Concern or Experiencing Emotional Distress • Odd behavior that produces uneasiness and apprehension in other people • Jokes or comments about having weapons or praise for other perpetrators of violence • Expressions of despair, hopelessness or depression • A pattern of disturbing creative or non-fictional course writings

  12. Reporting/Consulting on Behavior of Concern • Listen to your instincts. If your gut tells you to report a student or employee, please do so • To report behavior, contact: • Public Safety at 831-2222 • Judicial Affairs at 831-2117 • Dean of Students at 831-8939 • To consult with a psychologist regarding student behavior, contact: • Center for Counseling and Student Development at 831-2141

  13. “Act smart, make good decisions, take care of each other and take care of yourselves.” Chief of Police Michael Lynch from George Mason University in reference to core concepts for surviving an active shooter incident.

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