Active Shooter/Violent Intruder Emergency Checklist

In the event of an imminent threat to your safety from a violent intruder, please be familiar with the following procedures:

RUN: When there is an active threat.
1. Have an escape plan and route in mind
2. Evacuate regardless of whether others agree to follow
3. Leave your belongings behind
4. Once you are safe, call 911
HIDE: ONLY if escape is not possible
1. Lock and barricade the door
2. Avoid hiding near windows. Close the blinds or cover the windows if possible.
3. Silence your cell phone
4. Turn off the lights
5. Remain calm and quiet
FIGHT: Only as a last resort and if your life is in imminent danger
1. Attempt to disrupt and/or incapacitate the intruder
2. Act as aggressively as possible; commit to your actions
3. Throw items and improvise weapons ( a fire extinguisher can make a good weapon)
4. Coordinate your actions with others, if possible

As soon as it is safe to do so, notify law enforcement by calling 9-911 (911 from non-campus phones)
Remain under cover until the threat has passed or you have been advised by law enforcement that it is safe to exit.
Do not approach emergency responders; let them come to you
Raise both of your hands over your head when approached by emergency responders. This is the universal surrender signal.
Follow commands given by the officers.
Make sure that registered cell phones have been activated (in silent mode) to receive campus emergency notifications sent through the AlertMe system.
Do not sound the fire alarm unless there is a fire. Fire alarms prompt individuals to evacuate a building. Evacuation during an active threat can place more people in harm's way.