How to Respond When an Active Shooter is on Campus
Options for Consideration Active Shooter Training Video
On-line Independent Study Course from FEMA EMI
| Violence Indicators & Protective Measures | Active Shooter - How to Respond pdf |
| Active Shooter Poster | Active Shooter Pocket Card Information pdf |
Escape - Hide - Take Action
The following guidelines are designed to help you determine the most reasonable way to protect your own life in the event that an Active Shooter incident occurs on Rockefeller University property
Escape
- Know the nearest exit route
- Leave your belongings
- Remain calm
- Keep your hands visible
Hide
- If unable to escape, hide in an area out of view of the shooter
- Lock doors and block entryways
- Remain quiet
- Silence cell phones
Take Action
- Only as a last resort and only when life is in imminent danger
- Use whatever is available as a weapon, i.e., chair, fire extinguisher etc.
- Attempt to incapacitate shooter
Call 1111 / 911 or 212-327-7111 when it is safe to do so
How you should react when the Security or Police arrive on scene
- Remain calm and follow the officers' instructions
- Keep hands raised and visible at all times
- Avoid screaming and yelling
- Avoid any sudden movements
Information you should provide to Security and Police
- Location of Shooter (what building, floor, room) Detailed description of shooter
- Type and number of weapons
- Number of victims and their location and condition
