Active Shooter Response

Remember Run, Hide, Fight.

  1. Remain Calm.
  2. Assess the situation and begin to make choices based on what information you have.
  3. If safe to do so evacuate the building. Leave all personal belongings and find a safe place to shelter. If you are in an office area, close all windows and doors; and, if possible, lock the doors. Try to create obstacles near the door.
  4. If you are unable to evacuate or find shelter, try to hide behind any barrier.
  5. Remain in your hiding place until otherwise directed by Police personnel.
  6. As a last resort you may try to incapacitate the shooter.
  7. As soon as safe to do so call 911 (or 9-911 from a campus phone).