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ACTIVE SHOOTER

Secure Immediate Area


	Lock and barricade doors

	Turn off lights

	Close blinds

	Block windows

	Turn off radios and computer monitors

	Keep occupants calm, quiet, and out of sight

	Keep yourself out of sight and take adequate cover/protection i.e concrete walls, thick desks, filing cabinets (cover may protect you from bullets)

	Silence cell phones

	Place signs in exterior windows to identify the location of injured persons

Un-Securing An Area


	Consider risks before un-securing rooms

	Remember, the shooter will not stop until they are engaged by an outside force.

	Attempts to rescue people should only be accomplished without further endangering the the persons inside a secured area.

	Consider the safety of masses vs. the safety of a few

	If doubt exists for the safety of the individuals inside the room, the area should remain secured

	Keep occupants calm, quiet, and out of sight

Contacting Authorities


	Use Emergency 800 from all campus phones

	Use 911 from all non-campus phones, including cell phones

	(413) 585-2490 Smith College Public Safety (non-emergency line)

	pubsafety@email.smith.edu (Smith College Public Safety email)

Be aware that the Emergency 800 system will likely be overwhelmed. Program the Public Safety administrative line (413-585-2490) into cell phone for emergency use or consider e-mail. E-mail may be an option when unable to speak. E-mail is monitored by Public Safety personnel.

What To Report


	Your specific location - building name and office/room number

	Number of people at your specific location

	Injuries - number injured, types of injuries

	Assailant(s) - location, number of suspects, race/gender, clothing description, physical features, type of weapon(s) (long gun or hand gun), backpack, shooters identity if known, separate explosions from gunfire, etc.

Police Response


	Objective is to immediately engage assailant(s)

	Evacuate victims

	Facilitate follow up medical care, interviews, counseling

	Investigation

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