you are about to watch an educational video of a disturbing subject how you should
respond to a violent incident involving an armed person or person posing an
immediate threat to life for example with a gun, knife or explosives. The likelihood
that you'll ever encounter this sort of situation Georgian College is extremely
remote. In fact you're far more likely to be struck by lightning then be the
target of a violent situations such as an active shooter. So why then are we
asking you to watch this video to start we think it could benefit you no matter
what risks you face secondly people often ask for this sort of information
over all media coverage of an active shooter situation causes anxiety and
many people just want to know what they should do if it were to happen to them
or the place they were in. And finally as unlikely as it is it could happen to you
on one of Georgian College's campuses or anywhere you are or may travel.
Please take a few minutes to watch the video listen for the key messages of get
out, hide, fight. Who knows one day could save your life
there are many partners who work together to make your campus safe the
likelihood of an active shooter occurrence on your campus is extremely
remote however when the unthinkable happens it's essential to be prepared to
act just like you would in a fire
Trust your intuition.
Every second counts. It could save your life
be familiar with your environment
knowing your options ahead of time means you can act with a clear mind when fear
an adrenaline kick in
scan and assess your situation
consider your options
act
active shooter situations are unpredictable and evolve quickly
you will need to react fast
if you believe you can escape safely do so immediately When you are safe, call 911
Follow the directions of police. Choose a safe exit
don't attract the shooters attention
protect yourself first before helping others
find a secure room or space turn off the light cover windows lock the door and
barricade it if you can improvise stay out of the line of fire
get under desks or behind tables mute your phone be quiet wait for police to
come to you
locking doors out of the line of fire
be quiet
When you can't get out or hide your
last resort may be to fight. Whether you are alone or with a group
be ready to fight for your life
commit to aggressive action mentally prepare yourself to physically fight. It
would be a fight for your life it's your decision
disarm and incapacitate the shooter any way you can
improvise weapons from nearby objects
commit to an aggressive physical attack
stop the threat
if you are safe in your hiding place
stay there and let police come to you remember the primary duty of Police is
to stop the shooter and then tend to casualties.
Do whatever you can to get through this.
Odds are you will never face the unthinkable but if you do keep the odds
in your favor
planning can save your life
having options empowers you and helps control your fear be familiar with your
environment
assess your situation make a decision and act get out, hide, fight