CAMPUS ACTIVE SHOOTER

…There is a Firearms/Shooting Incident
The potential for a school shooting exists on every campus throughout the United States. Although the possession of firearms on or around the campus is prohibited, previous local and national shootings dictate the importance and need for a response plan. In the event you observe an individual with any type of weapon on the campus, immediately contact Public Safety at ext. 2222 or (619) 260-2222.

If a Shooting Occurs
Call Public Safety at ext. 2222 or (619) 260-2222. Identify yourself; give the building name and your exact location inside of the building. Remain calm and answer the Public Safety dispatcher’s questions. They are trained to obtain the necessary and required information for a proper emergency response.
Instruct staff and students to drop to the ground immediately. If within a short distance of a safe place of cover, duck and run to it.
Move or crawl away from gunfire, trying to utilize any obstructions between you and the gunfire. Remember that many objects of cover may conceal you from sight, but may not be able to stop a bullet.
Try to get inside or behind a building and stay down.
When you reach a place of relative safety, stay down and do not move. Do not peek or raise your head in an effort to see what may be happening.
Wait and listen for directions from Public Safety officers and/or other law enforcement officers.

If Suspect is Outside of a Classroom/Resident Hall Building or Room
Keep students inside the classroom and down on the floor. Move behind available cover inside the classroom.
Close and lock the outside door to the classroom if possible. Close the blinds turn off the lights and stay on the floor or behind cover. Do not peek out the door or windows to see what may be happening.
Call Public Safety at ext. 2222 or (619) 260-2222, if possible to report the location of the assailant.

Calling Public Safety
When you call Public Safety, identify yourself, building name and exact location inside of the building. Remain calm and answer the Public Safety dispatcher’s questions. Public Safety dispatchers are trained to obtain the necessary and required information for a proper emergency response. As Public Safety officers are being dispatched, answer the questions asked of you by the Public Safety dispatcher. Although you are not expected to know all of the answers, answer them to the best of your ability. Even though you may think the questioning is wasting valuable time, the information you provide will enable Public Safety dispatchers to dispatch officers and other emergency personnel safely and effectively.
During your call to Public Safety, you will be asked questions, such as:
• What exactly is happening and how do you know? Is it still happening?
• Where is the suspect now? What was his/her last known direction of travel?
• Are there any wounded and how many?
• What is the specific location of occurrence?
• What types of weapons were used? Describe the weapon/s or other dangerous object/s if possible, and any visible ammunition:
•Rifle
•Shotgun
•Handgun: revolver or automatic
• Ammunition: Describe type, amount and type of container (metal box, cardboard box, backpack pockets and others)
• Knife or other dangerous weapons
• Explosive device: Give specific description
• Were any shots fired? Describe the sound and the number of shots fired.
• Do you know who the suspect/s is? If yes, identify them and provide any background knowledge you may have.

Hostages
Call Public Safety and be prepared to give the following information:
• Identify hostage location in building or area
• Number of assailants, if known
• Number of hostages, if known
• Identity of assailants, if known
• Any description of assailants and weapons
• Any demands made by the assailant/s
Notify staff to move anyone in the area away from the hostage location to a safer area.
Do not evacuate until given instructions by Public Safety or other law
enforcement officers.
Gather all facts regarding the situation for Public Safety and other law enforcement officers. Keep notes if possible on times, any communication from the person holding the hostage/s, and any other witness information.