This document outlines a training course on responding to an active shooter situation. It discusses evacuating to safety, hiding from the shooter, or taking action against the shooter as a last resort. When law enforcement arrives, remain calm and follow their instructions to move to a safe location for questioning. Employers should prepare by being aware of potential warning signs from employees and ensuring staff know evacuation plans and the locations of emergency exits.

1. IS-907 –
Active Shooter:
What You Can Do
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2. DISPATCHER:
“911, what is the nature of your
emergency?”
CALLER:
“There’s somebody with a gun in the main
entrance to My Auto Import Car Dealership
and I don’t . . .”
Active shooter situations are
unpredictable and evolve quickly.
Are you prepared?

3. Course Objectives
 Describe actions to take when confronted with:
 An active shooter.
 Law enforcement officers who are
responding to the situation.
 Recognize potential workplace violence
indicators.
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4. Active Shooter Incidents
Where we:
 Shop
 Exercise free
speech
 Learn
 Work
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5. About Active Shooter Incidents
 More frequent.
 Anger, revenge,
ideology, untreated
mental illness.
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6. Active Shooter Situations
 Unpredictable.
 Evolve quickly.
 Continue until stopped
by law enforcement,
suicide, or intervention.
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7. Course Topics
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8. Discussion: Response
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9. How To Respond
 Evacuate
 Hide Out
 Take Action
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10. Evacuate (1 of 2)
 Have an escape route and plan
in mind.
 Leave your belongings behind.
 Help others escape, if possible.
 Evacuate regardless of others.
 Warn/prevent individuals from
entering.
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11. Evacuate (2 of 2)
 Do not attempt to move
wounded people.
 Keep your hands visible.
 Follow police instructions.
 Call 911 when safe.
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12. Hide Out
Your hiding spot should:
 Be out of the active
shooter’s view.
 Provide protection if
shots are fired.
 Not restrict options
for movement.
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13. Keeping Yourself Safe While Hiding
If the shooter is nearby:
 Lock the door.
 Hide behind large item
(e.g., cabinet, desk).
 Silence cell
phone/pager.
 Remain quiet.
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14. Important Information
Provide law enforcement or
911 operators with:
 Location of shooter.
 Number of shooters.
 Physical description of
shooters.
 Number and types of
weapons.
 Number of potential victims.
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15. Take Action
As an absolute last resort:
 Act as aggressively as
possible.
 Improvise weapons and
throw items.
 Yell.
 Commit to your actions.
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16. Discussion: Reaction of Managers
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17. Discussion: When Law Enforcement Arrives
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18. Reacting to Law Enforcement
 Remain calm.
 Put down any items.
 Raise hands and spread
fingers.
 Avoid quick movements.
 Avoid pointing, screaming,
or yelling.
 Proceed in direction from
which officers are entering.
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19. Law Enforcement’s Role
Immediate purpose:
 Stop the active
shooter.
 Proceed to area
where last shots
heard.
 First priority is to
eliminate the threat.
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20. Additional Officers and Rescue Teams
Teams may:
 Wear bulletproof vests,
helmets, and other
equipment.
 Be armed with rifles,
shotguns, and/or handguns.
 Use pepper spray.
 Shout commands.
 Push individuals to the
ground for their safety.
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21. Safe Location
Area controlled by law
enforcement until:
 The situation is under
control.
 All witnesses are
identified and
questioned.
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22. Course Topics
Respond Prepare Follow Up
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23. Discussion: Preparation
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24. Recognizing Indicators of Violence
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25. Workplace Violence Indicators
 May be current or
former employee.
 May display
characteristics of
potentially violent
behavior.
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26. Course Topics
Respond Prepare Follow Up
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27. Course Summary
 Evacuate, hide,
take action.
 Call 911 when it is
safe to do so!
 Always take note of
the two nearest exits.
 Be aware of your
environment and
possible dangers.
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