University of Nebraska Kearney

Armed Individual /Active Shooter

1. Upon the first sighting or sounds of shots fired, individuals need to assess their surroundings and determine their safest response
    
2. If shots are heard away from your location and you perceive you have a safe way to exit (in the opposite direction of the shots and the shooter) do so. Once out immediately call 911 and give them detail information about the situation
    
3. If it is not safe or the only exit is towards the shots and the shooter immediately secure your area
   
   1. Lock and barricade doors
   2. Turn off lights
   3. Close blinds
   4. Block window
   5. Turn off radios (anything that makes noise) and computer monitors
   6. Keep occupants calm, quiet and out of sight
   7. Keep yourself out of sight and take adequate cover/protection i.e. concert walls, thick desks, filing cabinet (cover may protect you from bullets)
   8. Silence cell phones
   9. If safe to do so, as quietly as possible have someone call 911. Give detailed information about the situation.
   10. Stay alert and adjust your plan as the situation changes.
    
4. Un-securing an area
   1. Do not un-secure the room you are in until law enforcement instruct you to do so.
   2. Remember, the shooter will typically not stop until they are engaged by an outside force or run out of ammunition.
   3. Attempts to rescue people should only be attempted if it can be accomplished without further endangering the persons inside your secured area.
    
5. What to report
   1. Your specific location, building name and office/room number
   2. What specifically is happening
   3. Assailant(s) location, number of suspects, race/gender, clothing description, physical features, type of weapons (long gun or hand gun), backpack, shooters identify if known, separate explosions from gunfire, etc…
   4. Number of people at your specific location
   5. Injuries- number injured types of injuries.
   6. Be aware the 911 system may become overwhelmed.
   7. Program the Police & Parking Services cell number into your cell phone for emergency use.

                 

    Active Shooter Situation: Options for Consideration Training Video