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| Active Shooter: What to Do | What to do When Law Enforcement Arrives | Tools to Surviving an Active Shooter |
| UCI Police: Campus Safety Resources | ||
ANSWER
Profile of an Active Shooter
- An active shooter is an individual engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area.
- Active shooters often use firearms and there is no pattern or method to their selection of victims.
- Active shooter situations are unpredictable and evolve quickly.
- Typically, the immediate deployment of law enforcement is required to stop the shooting and mitigate harm to victims.
- Because most active shooter incidents often last only 10 to 15 minutes, how you respond to the situation before law enforcement personnel arrive may help save your life.
What to Do
RUN
- Have an escape route and plan in mind.
- Evacuate regardless of whether others agree to follow.
- Leave your belongings behind.
- Help others escape if possible.
- Prevent individuals from entering an area where the active shooter may be.
- Follow the instructions of police officers.
- Do not attempt to move wounded people.
HIDE
- Remain out of the active shooter's view.
- Your hideout should provide protection if shots are fired in your direction (i.e. an office with a closed and locked door).
- Blockade the door with heavy furniture and turn off the lights.
- Your location shouldn't trap you or restrict your options for movement.
- Remain quiet and do not answer the door until emergency personnel arrive.
FIGHT
- As a last resort, and only when your life is in imminent danger, you may choose to attempt to take the active shooter down.
- Act aggressively against him/her.
- Throw items and improvise weapons.
- Yell and fight.
- Commit to your actions and follow through.