The University of Victoria is committed to a dynamic, creative, and safe learning environment.
We encourage all members of the university community to learn how to be safe in a variety
of circumstances.
This educational video will demonstrate how to respond to an active threat situation.
An active threat is an emergency event, in which an individual with a weapon poses an
immediate danger to safety on campus.
It is extremely unlikely that you'll ever encounter this type of situation, so then
why are we asking you to view this video?
Firstly, we think it would benefit you in many circumstances because it encourages you
to think through various emergency scenarios and ask yourself:
What would I do in that situation?
Secondly, people often ask for this information.
Media coverage of active threat events around the world can cause anxiety and many people
just want to know what they should do if it were to happen to them.
And finally, as unlikely as it is,
it could happen whether you're on campus or anywhere
else you travel in your lifetime.
Please take a few minutes to watch the video and listen for the message of:
Get out, hide, or fight.
Who knows, one day this information could save your life.
There're 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.
[Gun shots]
*I think that was a gun.*
*Run!*
*Did you hear that?*
Every second counts.
Not sure if that's gun fire?
What else is happening?
Check for crowd reactions, shouts, screams.
Trust your intuition.
If it sounds like it could be a gun,
react as though it is.
Planning 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 and adrenaline
kick in.
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're safe, call 9-1-1.
*There's a shooter on campus.*
*Where's the shooter?*
*I think he's in the library.* *Get behind the truck.*
Follow the directions of police.
Find a secure room or space.
Turn off the lights.
Cover windows.
Lock the door and barricade it if you can.
Improvise.
Stay our of the line of fire.
Get under desks or behind tables.
Mute your phone.
Be quiet.
Wait for police to come to you.
When you can't get out or hide, your last resort may be to fight.
*You, turn off the lights.*
Whether you're 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 anyway you can.
If you're safe in your hiding place, stay there and let police come to you.
*It's the police service.*
Remember, the primary duty of police is to
stop the shooter and then tend to casualties.
*What we need you to do now is to follow our direction.
Everything's gonna be okay.* *We're gonna get you to exit the room.*
*Nice and slowly, one at a time with your hands..*
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 favour.
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.
*We're okay.
We're all okay.*