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An Active Shooter Situation in your Library Scott R DiMarco William Barnes

An Active Shooter Situation in your Library Scott R DiMarco William Barnes. Why do you care? . Recent Events Future Events. Before we start. This topic is uncomfortable, but d enial is not an option

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An Active Shooter Situation in your Library Scott R DiMarco William Barnes

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  1. An Active Shooter Situationin your LibraryScott R DiMarcoWilliam Barnes SSHELCO 2013

  2. Why do you care? • Recent Events • Future Events

  3. Before we start • This topic is uncomfortable, but denial is not an option • These are very rare events, however, you should prepare (Example: we use fire drills to prepare for a rare fire event.) • Use Common Sense • Have Situational Awareness • Be prepared to Improvise

  4. FBI as a source

  5. Some Statistics to set the Stage Lets Take a Look • Worldwide School Shootings • United States of America / USA - 90 school shootings and 231 deaths, 13 of the 90 shootings did not result in any deaths. The first recorded shooting was in 1966.Europe - 16 school shootings and 91 deaths, 3 of the 16 shootings did not result in any deaths. The first recorded shooting was in 1913.Canada - 9 school shootings and 26 deaths, 1 of the 9 shootings did not result in any deaths. The first recorded shooting was in 1902.South America, Asia, and Australia - 8 school shootings and 29 deaths, all shootings resulted in at least 1 death. The first recorded shooting was in 1997. http://www.squidoo.com/school-shooting-statistics-by-state accessed 3/20/2013

  6. One Example – Virginia Tech. • On April 16, 2007, a student at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (“Virginia Tech”) in Blacksburg, Virginia, carried out what would become one of the deadliest school shootings in the world. Around 7:15 a.m., He fatally shot a female student in her dormitory room in West Ambler Johnston Residential Hall and then shot the building's residential advisor. Approximately two-and-a-half hours later, He entered Norris Hall, a lecture building, and shot numerous students and faculty before killing himself. In total, He killed 32 (27 students and five faculty members) and wounded 17. Some of the wounded individuals were struck by gunfire, while others were injured trying to jump from the building. http://www.fbi.gov/stats-services/publications/campus-attacks accessed 3/20/13

  7. FBI Report by location of incident • Table 5: Directed Assaults within IHE Buildings, by Locale, 1900-2008 (Locales n = %) • Dorm Room or Apartment 48 30.2 % • Office(s) 22 13.8 Instructional Area 20 12.6 % • Non-specific/Other/Undetermined 16 10.1 % • Common Area 15 9.4 % • Hallway(s)/Stairwell(s)/Restroom(s) 15 9.4 % • Student Services Locales/Cafeteria 10 6.3% • Multiple Locales within the Same Building 7 4.4 % • Multiple Facilities/Buildings 6 3.8% • Total 159 100 % http://www.fbi.gov/stats-services/publications/campus-attacks accessed 3/20/2013

  8. Choices • Lockdown • Plans • Time • Communication • Active Shooter • Happens quickly • No time to communicate • No Plan

  9. Know that in an incident like this, victims are generally chosen randomly. The event is unpredictable and may evolve quickly. It usually last under 10 minutes

  10. If you are to ever find yourself in the middle of an active shooter event, your survival may depend on whether or not you have a plan. Ask yourself - What if?

  11. The plan doesn't have to be complicated. There are three things you could do that make a difference: Run. Hide. Fight.

  12. Trying to get yourself out of harm's way needs to be your number one priority.

  13. Always try and escape or evacuate, even when others insist on staying.Encourage others to leave with you, but don't let them slow you down with indecision.

  14. Remember what's important: you, not your stuff. Leave your belongings behind, and try to find a way to get out safely.

  15. RUN • If there is an escape path, attempt to evacuate. • Evacuate whether others agree to or not. • Leave your belongings behind. • Help others escape if possible. • Prevent others from entering the area. • Call 9-1-1 when you are safe. RUN. When an active shooter is in your vicinity: http://www.readyhoustontx.gov/trans-runhidefight.html accessed 3/20/13

  16. Once you are out of the line of fire, try to prevent others from walking into the danger zone and call 9-1-1.

  17. If you can't get out safely, you need to find a place to hide.

  18. Hide • Lock and/or blockade the door. • Silence your cell phone. • Hide behind large objects. • Remain very quiet. Your hiding place should: • Be out of the shooter's view. • Provide protection if shots are fired in your direction. • Not trap or restrict your options for movement. HIDE: If an evacuation is not possible, find a place to hide: http://www.readyhoustontx.gov/trans-runhidefight.html accessed 3/20/13

  19. As a last resort, if your life is at risk, whether you're alone or working together as a group, fight! Act with aggression. Improvise weapons. Disarm him ...

  20. Fight • Attempt to incapacitate the shooter. • Act with physical aggression. • Improvise weapons. • Commit to your actions. FIGHT: As a last resort, and only if your life is in danger: http://www.readyhoustontx.gov/trans-runhidefight.html accessed 3/20/2013

  21. RUN. HIDE. FIGHT. Options

  22. First RespondersThe first responders on the scene are not there to evacuate or tend to the injured. They are well-trained, and are there to stop the shooter.

  23. 9-1-1 • Remain calm and follow instructions. • Keep your hands visible at all times. • Avoid pointing or yelling. • Know that help for the injured is on its way. The first responders are there to stop the shooter: http://www.readyhoustontx.gov/trans-runhidefight.html Accessed 3/20/2013

  24. More Post incident – Interacting with Law Enforcement • Clearly Identify yourself as a non-threat – Hands high and open (nothing in them_ • Obey – don’t question • Answer their Questions • How many Shooters? • How were they dressed? • Where are they?

  25. Situational Awareness vs. Denial • Situational Awareness • Try to be aware of your environment. • People • Exits • Pick your head up out of your good Book / Smartphone • Always have an exit plan. • Denial • Hope for the best

  26. Situational Awareness vs. Distractions

  27. Miscellaneous • Phones – silence when hiding • Lock Doors / turn off lights / be silent • Blockade – use books / newspapers / furniture • Ballistics – Cover vs. Concealment • Paper stops bullets • Weapons – improvise – scissors, umbrella, lamp, dishes, pens , mugs -Don’t hesitate

  28. Resources • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VcSwejU2D0Run, Hide, Fight • http://www.readyhoustontx.gov/trans-runhidefight.htmlTranscript of Department of Homeland Security Grant Funded Project of the Regional Catastrophic Planning Initiative. Produced by the City of Houston Mayor's Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security. Ready Houston • http://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/shotsfiredstudent.aspxTexas Tech University Health Sciences Center- Shots Fired: When Lightning Strikes • http://offgridsurvival.com/survivingactiveshootersituationattacks/Surviving an Active Shooter Situation • http://www.missouriwestern.edu/griffonalert/activershooter.pdfMissouri Western University – Active Shooter • http://www.southrivergunclub.com/Surviving%20an%20Active%20Shooter%20PDF.pdfSurviving an Active Shooter by Mark “Six” James, EPS, CPO

  29. Questions?

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