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SIMILARITIES AMONG ACTIVE SHOOTERS INCLUDE: _______
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WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
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When an active shooter is in your vicinity, quickly determine the most reasonable way to protect your own life!
EVACUATE
If there is an accessible escape path, attempt to evacuate the premises.
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HIDE OUT
If evacuation is not possible, find a place to hide where the active shooter is less likely to find you.
Exaggerated need for attention and respect Bullied, rejected and isolated by peers Feelings of alienation
Anti-social tendencies
Poor coping skills
Anger management issues Relationship and discipline issues History of making violent threats Depression
Evacuate regardless of whether others agree to follow
TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE IN PREPARING
Leave your belongings behind Help others escape, if possible
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Recent national tragedies remind us that the risk of an active shooter is real. An active shooter incident can happen in any place at any time. Because active shooter situations are often over within 10 to 15 minutes, individuals must be prepared both mentally and physically to deal with an active shooter situation.
Taking a few steps now and mentally rehearsing what to do can help you react quickly when every second counts.
Prevent individuals from entering an area where the active shooter may be
Keep your hands visible
• Follow the instructions of any police officers
Do not attempt to move wounded people Call 911 when it is safe to do so!
STEPS TO TAKE BEFORE AN ACTIVE SHOOTER SITUATION OCCURS:
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Sign up for active shooter training
If you see something suspicious, say something
Identify the two nearest exits and good places to hide in any facility you visit whether in a school, church, or business
Know community response plans Learn and practice first aid skills
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