Active Shooter: What You Should Do, And What You Shouldn't — Key Highlights
Active shooters typically use firearms and have no pattern to their selection of victims. Learn first aid skills so you can help others. Before you run, know the exits.
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If you are in an outside area and encounter an active shooter, you should: Try to remain calm. Move away from the active shooter or the sounds of gunshot(s) and/or explosion(s). Prevent others from entering an area where the active shooter may be.
Silence your cell phone (including vibrate mode) and remain quiet. Fight as a last resort and only when your life is in. When running, keep your hands visible so law enforcement officers dont confuse you with an active shooter and follow all direction from police, dhs says.
Once youre safe, call 911 if. An active shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a conned and populated area; In most cases, active shooters use rearms(s) and there is no pattern or method to their selection of victims. In order to stop a shooter and minimize harm to a community, an immediate response by members of that community and deployment of law enforcement resources is critical. Additional perspective on this subject is examined in Choosing Your Title: Wife Or Wifey? The Ultimate Guide. In the instance of an active shooter, every second counts. So, remember these three key steps: Run, hide, and fight.
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First coast news spoke to two experts on what you should and shouldn't do. The experts said whether you should run or hide during an active shooter situation depends on whats happening.
Active shooters typically use firearms and have no pattern to their selection of victims. Learn first aid skills so you can help others. Before you run, know the exits. Find a place to hide. Seek help to cope with trauma. If you see suspicious activity, let an authority know right away.
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