If you witness an armed individual on campus acting in a hostile manner or shooting at
people or hear gunshots on campus, once you are in a safe place, immediately dial 911. Provide the dispatcher with as much information as you can regarding location, direction of travel and description of the person(s) to include firearms being used. DO NOT HANG UP until told to do so.
If the shooter/intruder is outside the building:
- Turn off all lights, close all windows, doors and shades.
- If you can do so safely, get all occupants on the floor and out of any potential line of fire.
- Move to a core area of the building, only if it is safe to do so. Remain there until police tell you it is safe to move.
If the shooter/intruder is inside the building:
- If it is possible to escape the area safely and avoid danger, do so by the nearest
keep your hands above your head and listen for instructions that may be given byexit or window. Leave personal belongings behind. As you leave the building, police on the outside. Move to a safe (protected) area. - Contact 911, report your location and name(s) and any details that you can.
- If escape is not possible, close all doors turn off lights and hide in the immediate
area. - Lie on the floor or under/behind furniture and remain silent.
- Wait for the police to come find you.
If the shooter/intruder enters your class or office:
- While there is no set procedure in this case, use common sense.
- Dial 911 if possible, if you cannot speak leave the line open so the dispatcher can listen to what‘s going on.
- If you are hiding and flight is not possible, attempts to negotiate with the
individual may be successful. - Attempting to overcome the individual with force is a last resort that should only be initiated in the most extreme circumstances. (Note: there may be more than one shooter.)
- If the shooter leaves your area and you are able to escape, leave the area immediately. If unable to escape, call 911 and give an update. Do not touch anything in the area.
When you encounter the police during an active incident, keep the following in mind:
- Remain calm and patient for the duration to prevent interference with police activities. This may take a long time.
- When you encounter police, keep your hands empty and in plain view at all times.
- Do not speak to the officers until they speak to you.
- Do not respond to commands unless you are certain they are issued by a police officer. Unknown or unfamiliar voices may be the shooters‘ method of giving false assurances.
- Be calm, keep your hands in plain view. If an officer points a firearm at you, try to remain calm. Do not make any movements that might cause the officer to mistake your actions for a threat.
- If you are evacuating, carry nothing that could be mistaken for a weapon.
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