Do you know what to do if confronted with an Active Shooter? Check out this highly-dramatized video and learn the three most important things you can do to increase the chance of survival when there is an active shooter: Run. Hide. Fight. Click on the highlighted YouTube hyperlink below the following caution. Caution: This dramatic video was made by the City of Houston using Department of Homeland Security funding in 2012, prior to many of the incidents of this type seen in the news recently. This video is currently the preeminent training material in this field; however, it may be too scary for some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised. AC Adult content V Violence The training video highlights these important points: Run When an active shooter is in your vicinity If there is an escape path, attempt to evacuate. Evacuate whether others agree to or not. Leave your belongings behind. Help others escape if possible. Prevent others from entering the area. Call 911 when you are safe. Hide If evacuation is not possible, find a place to hide. Your hiding place should: Be out of the shooter’s view. Be out of the shooter’s view. Provide protection if shots are fired in your direction. Not trap or restrict your options for movement. Fight As a last resort, and only if your life is in danger: Attempt to incapacitate the shooter. Act with physical aggression. Improvise weapons. Commit to your action. 911 - When Law Enforcement Arrives: Remain calm and follow instructions. Keep your hands visible at all times. Avoid pointing or yelling. Know that help for the injured is on its way.
Do you know what to do if confronted with an Active Shooter? Check out this highly-dramatized video and learn the three most important things you can do to increase the chance of survival when there is an active shooter: Run. Hide. Fight. Click on the highlighted YouTube hyperlink below the following caution. Caution: This dramatic video was made by the City of Houston using Department of Homeland Security funding in 2012, prior to many of the incidents of this type seen in the news recently. This video is currently the preeminent training material in this field; however, it may be too scary for some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised. AC Adult content V Violence The training video highlights these important points: Run When an active shooter is in your vicinity If there is an escape path, attempt to evacuate. Evacuate whether others agree to or not. Leave your belongings behind. Help others escape if possible. Prevent others from entering the area. Call 911 when you are safe. Hide If evacuation is not possible, find a place to hide. Your hiding place should: Be out of the shooter’s view. Be out of the shooter’s view. Provide protection if shots are fired in your direction. Not trap or restrict your options for movement. Fight As a last resort, and only if your life is in danger: Attempt to incapacitate the shooter. Act with physical aggression. Improvise weapons. Commit to your action. 911 - When Law Enforcement Arrives: Remain calm and follow instructions. Keep your hands visible at all times. Avoid pointing or yelling. Know that help for the injured is on its way.