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RESPONSE TO RESPONSE TO ACTIVE SHOOTERSACTIVE SHOOTERS

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Instructor Instructor IntroductionsIntroductions

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Training GoalsTraining Goals The student will be familiar with:The student will be familiar with:

Historical overview of active shooter situationsHistorical overview of active shooter situations Police lessons learned from school shootingsPolice lessons learned from school shootings School “Armed Intruder” proceduresSchool “Armed Intruder” procedures School priorities during an active shooter situationSchool priorities during an active shooter situation Police priorities during an active shooter situationPolice priorities during an active shooter situation Police equipment and training needsPolice equipment and training needs Contact /rescue team tactics for immediate deployment.Contact /rescue team tactics for immediate deployment.

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Course Course Administration Administration

ItemsItemsRoster VerificationRoster Verification

Course CritiquesCourse Critiques

Safety BriefingSafety Briefing

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Pre-testPre-test

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CBS Sixty Minutes StoryCBS Sixty Minutes Story

What really happened at What really happened at Columbine?Columbine?

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Active Shooter Active Shooter Intro VideoIntro Video

Video #1, part 1Video #1, part 1

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Familiar?Familiar?

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Texas Tower IncidentTexas Tower Incident

August 1, 1966August 1, 1966 Austin TXAustin TX Suspect, Charles WhitmanSuspect, Charles Whitman Killed 15 people (including an unborn Killed 15 people (including an unborn

baby)baby) Wounded 31 (as far away as two Wounded 31 (as far away as two

blocks)blocks) Resolved by two police officersResolved by two police officers

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Other Active Shooter Other Active Shooter IncidentsIncidents

McDonald’s MassacreMcDonald’s Massacre North Hollywood Bank RobberyNorth Hollywood Bank Robbery Columbine High School, Littleton, COColumbine High School, Littleton, CO

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McDonald’s MassacreMcDonald’s Massacre

July 18, 1984July 18, 1984 San Ysidro, CASan Ysidro, CA Suspect, James Huberty, Suspect, James Huberty, Killed 21Killed 21 Wounded 11Wounded 11 Killed by SniperKilled by Sniper

San Ysidro California

San Ysidro CaliforniaMcDonald’s Restaurant

McDonald’s RestaurantJuly 18, 1984July 18, 1984

James HubertyJames Huberty21- persons killed

21- persons killed

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North Hollywood Bank North Hollywood Bank RobberyRobbery

February 27, 1997February 27, 1997 North Hollywood, CANorth Hollywood, CA Suspects, Larry Suspects, Larry

Phillips and Emil Phillips and Emil MosuranyoMosuranyo

Wounded 13Wounded 13 One suspect commits One suspect commits

suicide the other is suicide the other is killed by SWATkilled by SWAT

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Columbine High SchoolColumbine High SchoolLittleton COLittleton CO

April 20, 1999April 20, 1999 Littleton COLittleton CO Suspects Harris and Suspects Harris and

KleboldKlebold Killed 13Killed 13 Wounded dozensWounded dozens Both suspects commit Both suspects commit

suicidesuicide

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Lesson LearnedLesson Learned

Active shooter incidents are spontaneous.Active shooter incidents are spontaneous. Suspects behavior unpredictable.Suspects behavior unpredictable. Pre-incident signs existed in school incidents.Pre-incident signs existed in school incidents. Incidents occur in a target rich environment.Incidents occur in a target rich environment. First responders outgunned and/or didn’t First responders outgunned and/or didn’t

have the training to respond to an active have the training to respond to an active shooter situation. shooter situation.

A tactical intervention was too late.A tactical intervention was too late. Multi-jurisdictional response issues were Multi-jurisdictional response issues were

present.present.

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DefinitionsDefinitions

Active ShooterActive Shooter Suspect (s) activity is immediately causing Suspect (s) activity is immediately causing

death and serious bodily injury. The activity death and serious bodily injury. The activity is not contained and there is immediate risk is not contained and there is immediate risk of death or serious injury to potential victims.of death or serious injury to potential victims.

Immediate DeploymentImmediate Deployment The swift and immediate deployment of law The swift and immediate deployment of law

enforcement resources to enforcement resources to on-goingon-going, life , life threatening situations where delayed threatening situations where delayed deployment could otherwise result in death deployment could otherwise result in death or great bodily injury to innocent persons.or great bodily injury to innocent persons.

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DefinitionsDefinitions

Dynamic SituationDynamic Situation The situation is evolving very rapidly The situation is evolving very rapidly

along with the suspect’s action. along with the suspect’s action. Example, shooting and moving.Example, shooting and moving.

Static SituationStatic Situation The situation is not evolving or in The situation is not evolving or in

motion, it suspect actions appear to motion, it suspect actions appear to be contained. Example, suspect is be contained. Example, suspect is barricaded in a room.barricaded in a room.

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DefinitionsDefinitions

Time Line of ViolenceTime Line of Violence The period of time from the suspects first The period of time from the suspects first

violent action until his action is stopped or violent action until his action is stopped or he/she transitions to another activity.he/she transitions to another activity.

Incident TransitionIncident Transition That point in the incident where the That point in the incident where the

“active shooter” stops his/her violent “active shooter” stops his/her violent actions and tries to escape or actions and tries to escape or barricades themselves. barricades themselves.

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DefinitionsDefinitions

Barricade SuspectBarricade Suspect

Suspect is in a position of advantage, Suspect is in a position of advantage, usually barricaded in a room or building.usually barricaded in a room or building.

Suspect is armed and has displayed Suspect is armed and has displayed violence.violence.

May or may not be holding a hostage (s)May or may not be holding a hostage (s) There is no indication that the suspect(s) There is no indication that the suspect(s)

activity is immediately causing death or activity is immediately causing death or serious bodily injury. The event is not serious bodily injury. The event is not dynamic but rather static. dynamic but rather static.

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A School and PoliceA School and PolicePartnershipPartnership

Work together to develop realistic school Work together to develop realistic school safety plans in response to various safety plans in response to various threats.threats.

Conduct joint, school and police, training Conduct joint, school and police, training sessions to test procedures.sessions to test procedures.

Conduct joint, school and police, field Conduct joint, school and police, field training exercises in a realistic training exercises in a realistic environment with maximum sensory environment with maximum sensory overload.overload.

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Memorandum of Memorandum of UnderstandingUnderstanding

Between the police and the schoolsBetween the police and the schools PurposePurpose

To Establish procedures to be followed To Establish procedures to be followed when an incident involving an act of when an incident involving an act of violence or possession of a weapon occurs violence or possession of a weapon occurs on school property.on school property.

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School Priorities During School Priorities During an “Active Shooter” an “Active Shooter”

SituationSituation Protect the lives of children, teachers and Protect the lives of children, teachers and

staff.staff.

Have a crisis management team and Have a crisis management team and detailed School Safety Plandetailed School Safety Plan

Implement an “Armed Intruder” procedure.Implement an “Armed Intruder” procedure.

Notify police.Notify police.

Provide follow-up counseling to children, Provide follow-up counseling to children, teachers, and staff.teachers, and staff.

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School “Armed Intruder” School “Armed Intruder” ProceduresProcedures

What are school procedures when an What are school procedures when an “Active Shooter” starts his/her rampage?“Active Shooter” starts his/her rampage?

Must address a variety of threatsMust address a variety of threats

Have mutually agreed upon proceduresHave mutually agreed upon procedures

There must be training and exercises.There must be training and exercises.

Almost always have issues regarding school Almost always have issues regarding school and police response.and police response.

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Lockdown or Evacuate?Lockdown or Evacuate?

School Lock Down School Lock Down ProceduresProcedures

Signal/codeSignal/code Lock DoorsLock Doors Safe AreaSafe Area Account for Account for

StudentsStudents Do Not Open Door Do Not Open Door

Until Police ArriveUntil Police Arrive CommunicateCommunicate

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Rules of Thumb For Rules of Thumb For SchoolsSchools

Call 911 and stay on the phone.Call 911 and stay on the phone. Isolate and evacuate as soon as Isolate and evacuate as soon as

possible.possible. Collect as much information as Collect as much information as

possible.possible.

Don’t try to be a hero. Don’t try to be a hero. Allow police first responders to Allow police first responders to

make contact.make contact.

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Resolution of an Resolution of an “Active Shooter” “Active Shooter”

SituationSituation Most likely by patrol.Most likely by patrol. Non-traditional response.Non-traditional response. Minimum number of officers.Minimum number of officers. Properly equipped.Properly equipped. Properly trained.Properly trained. Able to transition to a barricade Able to transition to a barricade

situation.situation.

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Police Priorities During Police Priorities During An “ActiveAn “Active

Shooter” SituationsShooter” Situations The capture or neutralization of the The capture or neutralization of the

suspect, as soon as possible.suspect, as soon as possible. The lives of those in proximity of the The lives of those in proximity of the

shooter.shooter. The lives and safety of citizens in the area.The lives and safety of citizens in the area. The safety of police officers.The safety of police officers. Containment.Containment. After event investigation and a return to After event investigation and a return to

normalcy.normalcy.

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LE Policy and Procedure for LE Policy and Procedure for Response to Active Response to Active

ShootersShooters Do we need a police response policy Do we need a police response policy

for “active shooter” situations?for “active shooter” situations?

Do we need procedures for “active Do we need procedures for “active shooter” situations?shooter” situations?

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Police First Responder Police First Responder TacticsTactics

Position your patrol vehicle to act as cover Position your patrol vehicle to act as cover with the best possible field of view.with the best possible field of view.

Use a target site numbering system Use a target site numbering system consistent with department policy for consistent with department policy for points of reference.points of reference.

Collect and communicate assessment of Collect and communicate assessment of situation clearly and conciselysituation clearly and concisely

DEPLOYMENT

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Building - Building - Side/Opening Side/Opening

Designation . . .Designation . . .

Sides - Clockwise - starting with front as Side 1 Levels - Bottom to top Openings - left to right

Side 1 - FRONTSide 2

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First Responder First Responder ActionsActions

Tulsa VideoTulsa Video

Video #1, Part 2Video #1, Part 2

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Proper Equipment Proper Equipment for Patrol Officersfor Patrol Officers

WeaponsWeapons Shouldered fired weapon with light Shouldered fired weapon with light

mounts, shotgun with slug or police rifle.mounts, shotgun with slug or police rifle. Protective GearProtective Gear

Ballistic helmetBallistic helmet Ballistic shieldsBallistic shields

Mechanical Breaching EquipmentMechanical Breaching Equipment Halligan toolHalligan tool Sledge hammerSledge hammer

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WeaponsWeapons

Why a shoulder Why a shoulder fired weapon?fired weapon? Accurate weapons Accurate weapons

firefire Defeat body armorDefeat body armor

Over penetrationOver penetration Not an issueNot an issue

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Protective GearProtective Gear

Ballistic HelmetsBallistic Helmets Ballistic ShieldsBallistic Shields

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Breaching EquipmentBreaching Equipment

Sledge hammerSledge hammer Halligan toolHalligan tool RamRam

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Off Duty-Plain Clothes Off Duty-Plain Clothes PersonnelPersonnel

Should be Clearly Should be Clearly Identifiable as Identifiable as Police OfficersPolice Officers

Windbreaker, Windbreaker, External Armor External Armor with placards, with placards, traffic vests, etc.traffic vests, etc.

Radio Radio Communications Communications availableavailable

Police Response to Police Response to Dynamic –Active Shooter Dynamic –Active Shooter

IncidentIncident Quick Quick

AssessmentAssessment

Communicate Communicate AssessmentAssessment

Quick Quick InterventionIntervention

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Quick AssessmentQuick Assessment

Obtain as much information as possible Obtain as much information as possible en-route the location.en-route the location. Suspect actions (static or dynamic), location, Suspect actions (static or dynamic), location,

description, weaponsdescription, weapons Victim injuries and locationVictim injuries and location Request school official to meet you in the Request school official to meet you in the

parking lotparking lot Upon arrival position yourself in the best Upon arrival position yourself in the best

possible locationpossible location On side one, front of schoolOn side one, front of school Determine if you have an active shooter or Determine if you have an active shooter or

possible barricade situationpossible barricade situation

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CommunicationsCommunications

First responding officer becomes the First responding officer becomes the ad-hoc incident commander until ad-hoc incident commander until relieved by a supervisor.relieved by a supervisor.

Collect information enroute and Collect information enroute and upon arrival at the location and upon arrival at the location and communicate this information as communicate this information as quickly and concisely as possible to quickly and concisely as possible to dispatch and responding units.dispatch and responding units.

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Ad-hoc Incident Ad-hoc Incident CommanderCommander

Responsibilities.Responsibilities. Collect information.Collect information. Direct responding units to a staging Direct responding units to a staging

area.area. Assemble an entry-contact team and Assemble an entry-contact team and

move to the shooter.move to the shooter. Remain outside the location to direct Remain outside the location to direct

additional responding units.additional responding units. Transition command to a supervisorTransition command to a supervisor

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InterventionIntervention

If a barricade situation use the 4CsIf a barricade situation use the 4Cs Contain, Control, Communicate, Call SWAT.Contain, Control, Communicate, Call SWAT.

If a dynamic, active shooter situationIf a dynamic, active shooter situation Put together an entry-contact team made up of Put together an entry-contact team made up of

patrol officers and move to the shooter.patrol officers and move to the shooter. Maintain an ad-hoc incident commander Maintain an ad-hoc incident commander

outside the location to gather additional outside the location to gather additional information and direct additional responding information and direct additional responding personnel to location.personnel to location.

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Immediate Immediate Deployment Deployment

TacticsTacticsPatrol or SWATPatrol or SWATContact-Rescue TeamContact-Rescue Team

ConceptConcept

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Immediate DeploymentImmediate DeploymentDefinition . . . Definition . . .

The swift and immediate The swift and immediate deployment of law enforcement deployment of law enforcement resources to resources to on-goingon-going, life , life threatening situations where threatening situations where delayed deployment could delayed deployment could otherwise result in death or great otherwise result in death or great bodily injury to innocent persons.bodily injury to innocent persons.

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When Utilized . . . When Utilized . . .

Aggressive Deadly BehaviorAggressive Deadly Behavior Suspect(s) actively engaged in causing death or great Suspect(s) actively engaged in causing death or great

bodily harm.bodily harm. e.g., “Active Shooter,” edged weapon assaults, explosives, etc.e.g., “Active Shooter,” edged weapon assaults, explosives, etc.

And . . . And . . . The location is believed to contain multiple victims. e.g., The location is believed to contain multiple victims. e.g.,

schools, parks, playgrounds, sporting events, day care, high-schools, parks, playgrounds, sporting events, day care, high-rise structures etc.rise structures etc.

Citizen/Officer RescueCitizen/Officer Rescue Deadly assault(s) may or may not be on-going.Deadly assault(s) may or may not be on-going. Delayed law enforcement action could result in continued Delayed law enforcement action could result in continued

injury to citizens/officers.injury to citizens/officers. Delayed recovery of victim(s) could result in victim(s)’ Delayed recovery of victim(s) could result in victim(s)’

demise.demise.

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Immediate deployment tactics are Immediate deployment tactics are not a substitute for conventional not a substitute for conventional response to Barricaded Subjects.response to Barricaded Subjects.

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Organization . . . Organization . . . Minimum - (3-4) OfficersMinimum - (3-4) Officers

1. Team Leader1. Team Leader Delegates team member responsibilities.Delegates team member responsibilities. Formulates and implements plan.Formulates and implements plan.

2. Assistant Team Leader2. Assistant Team Leader Communicates with responding units.Communicates with responding units. Acts as additional Contact or Rescue Officer.Acts as additional Contact or Rescue Officer.

3. Designated Cover Officer (Point )3. Designated Cover Officer (Point ) Armed with shotgun (Slug ammo if Dept. criteria is Armed with shotgun (Slug ammo if Dept. criteria is

met).met). Police Rifle - if Dept. criteria is met.Police Rifle - if Dept. criteria is met.

4. Rear Guard4. Rear Guard

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Deployment . . . Deployment . . .

Organize Organize Contact/RescueContact/Rescue teams. teams. Attempt Attempt diagonaldiagonal deployment: deployment:

Place containment teams in a position to cover the Place containment teams in a position to cover the “Predictable Target Area”“Predictable Target Area”

Area that suspect can potentially move withinArea that suspect can potentially move within Area where suspect may attempt to escapeArea where suspect may attempt to escape Area where suspect has access to vehiclesArea where suspect has access to vehicles

Move to location and attempt to stop violenceMove to location and attempt to stop violence Coordinate 360 degree containment with Coordinate 360 degree containment with

other responding units and SWATother responding units and SWAT When SWAT arrives - transition controlWhen SWAT arrives - transition control

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Contact Team ConductContact Team Conduct

Priority is to make Priority is to make CONTACTCONTACT withwith the suspect(s).the suspect(s).

Move with 360 degree coverage (point, Move with 360 degree coverage (point, flanks, rear).flanks, rear).

Stop deadly behavior.Stop deadly behavior.

Limit movement of suspect(s).Limit movement of suspect(s).

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Contact Team MovementContact Team Movement

Four Person Four Person Diamond Diamond FormationFormation

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Contact TeamContact Team

Prevent suspect escape.Prevent suspect escape.

Continue past victim(s).Continue past victim(s).

Continue past explosives.Continue past explosives.

Communicate progress to other Communicate progress to other responders.responders.

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Contact TeamContact Team

Provide preliminary assessment:Provide preliminary assessment:

Victim(s)’ locations and medical needs.Victim(s)’ locations and medical needs. Prioritize if possible.Prioritize if possible.

Explosives - type and location.Explosives - type and location.

Suspect(s)’ description and locationSuspect(s)’ description and location

Types of weapons (if known).Types of weapons (if known).

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Rescue Team ConductRescue Team Conduct

Priority isPriority is RESCUE & RECOVERYRESCUE & RECOVERY of of victim(s).victim(s). Identify suspect(s) location if possible.Identify suspect(s) location if possible. Enter and/or approach location to locate victim(s).Enter and/or approach location to locate victim(s). Extract victim to a safe area and notify the Incident Extract victim to a safe area and notify the Incident

Commander.Commander. Notify medical personnel if necessary.Notify medical personnel if necessary. When multiple victims are present . . .When multiple victims are present . . . Expand Rescue Team size as needed and emphasize:Expand Rescue Team size as needed and emphasize:

Custody, Control and Accountability of victimsCustody, Control and Accountability of victims

Coordinate actions with the Coordinate actions with the Contact Team Contact Team LeaderLeader and other responding personnel. and other responding personnel.

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Victim Located . . . Victim Located . . . After locating After locating

victim, first officer victim, first officer steps over and steps over and provides cover.provides cover.

Cover danger areas.Cover danger areas.

Secure victim and Secure victim and evacuate - evacuate - communicate communicate recovery to Incident recovery to Incident Commander.Commander.

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Victim Located…Victim Located…

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Contact Team Contact Team MovementMovementVideo ClipsVideo Clips

Patrol officers in contact Patrol officers in contact team formationsteam formations

Video # 3, Scenes 1-22Video # 3, Scenes 1-22

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Contact/Rescue Team Contact/Rescue Team MovementMovement

From vehicles to the buildingFrom vehicles to the building Building entryBuilding entry Movement to contactMovement to contact

HallsHalls StairsStairs Room entry and clearingRoom entry and clearing

Variety of configurationsVariety of configurations Criss CrossCriss Cross Step in and button hookStep in and button hook

Contact Rescue Team Movement

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2. L.C. – Left Cover

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4. R.G. – Right Guard

ROOM ENTRY – Closed Door

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ConsiderationsConsiderations

Losing contact with the suspect Losing contact with the suspect Suspect contact and apprehensionSuspect contact and apprehension EvacuationsEvacuations Use of deadly forceUse of deadly force Suppressive FireSuppressive Fire What to expect on entryWhat to expect on entry Encountering explosive devicesEncountering explosive devices

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Losing ContactLosing Contact

What do you do when the shots and the What do you do when the shots and the screaming stops during your entry?screaming stops during your entry? Has the suspect committed suicide?Has the suspect committed suicide? Has he taken hostage and barricaded Has he taken hostage and barricaded

himself?himself? Has he escaped.Has he escaped.

Lock team down in room or area and Lock team down in room or area and listen, request updates and collect intellisten, request updates and collect intel

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Suspect Contact and Suspect Contact and ApprehensionApprehension

Primary goalPrimary goal Stop suspect’s deadly behaviorStop suspect’s deadly behavior Take suspect into custodyTake suspect into custody

Remain in a position of cover, bring Remain in a position of cover, bring suspect to you.suspect to you.

Give clear and concise orders to Give clear and concise orders to suspect.suspect.

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EvacuationsEvacuations

Evacuations for an active shooter are not Evacuations for an active shooter are not like a fire drilllike a fire drill Move to a safe distance behind coverMove to a safe distance behind cover

Types of evacuationsTypes of evacuations EscortedEscorted

Police accompany evacuees to safe area.Police accompany evacuees to safe area. UnescortedUnescorted

Police direct evacuees to a safe area.Police direct evacuees to a safe area.

When in doubt, have teachers and When in doubt, have teachers and student secure themselves in a classroom student secure themselves in a classroom until a police escort can be provided.until a police escort can be provided.

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Use of Deadly Force . . .Use of Deadly Force . . .

Based on Based on IDOLIDOL (Immediate Defense Of (Immediate Defense Of Life).Life).

INDIVIDUAL OFFICER makes decision.INDIVIDUAL OFFICER makes decision. Does not require approval from higher Does not require approval from higher

authority.authority. Utilized to stop the threat.Utilized to stop the threat. The law - The law - “Objectively Reasonable.”“Objectively Reasonable.”no exception to

the law . . . or policy

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Suppressive Fire . . . Suppressive Fire . . .

A worst-case scenarioA worst-case scenario - should only be employed - should only be employed when other options are not REASONABLE.when other options are not REASONABLE.

Directed at a “target specific” threat.Directed at a “target specific” threat. Always be cognizant of background Always be cognizant of background

Utilized to stop or prevent deadly behavior Utilized to stop or prevent deadly behavior caused by the suspect(s) when . . .caused by the suspect(s) when . . . Entering an exposed area to gain a tactical advantageEntering an exposed area to gain a tactical advantage Entering an exposed area to affect a rescue/recoveryEntering an exposed area to affect a rescue/recovery

All personnel must be aware of intended All personnel must be aware of intended deployment.deployment.

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What To What To Expect Expect Upon Upon Entry . . .Entry . . .

Noise, confusion, screaming, alarms Noise, confusion, screaming, alarms etc.etc.

Victims running, hiding, confused Victims running, hiding, confused and frightened - not responding to and frightened - not responding to law enforcement directions.law enforcement directions.

Carnage. Carnage.

Fire and sprinkler operations.Fire and sprinkler operations.

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Encountering Encountering Explosives . . . Explosives . . .

Identify and report locations.Identify and report locations. Position an officer for protection.Position an officer for protection. Don’t move - don’t touch.Don’t move - don’t touch. Visually inspect for potential Visually inspect for potential

detonation.detonation. Trip wires, timing device burning Trip wires, timing device burning

fuse etc.fuse etc. Move past - continueMove past - continue to locate to locate

suspect(s) and/or victim(s).suspect(s) and/or victim(s).

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SWAT Arrival During an SWAT Arrival During an Active Shooter SituationActive Shooter Situation

Coordinate and relinquish responsibility as soon as Coordinate and relinquish responsibility as soon as possible.possible.

Assist with containment responsibilities if Assist with containment responsibilities if necessary.necessary.

Assist with rescue teams if necessary.Assist with rescue teams if necessary. Act as a “pathfinder” for responding SWAT Act as a “pathfinder” for responding SWAT

personnel:personnel: Direct to last known location of suspect(s)Direct to last known location of suspect(s) Report location of explosives Report location of explosives Provide any additional pertinent informationProvide any additional pertinent information

Weaponry, suspect description, etc.Weaponry, suspect description, etc.

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School and Police School and Police Response to Response to Barricade Barricade Hostage Hostage

SituationsSituationsHandling The Transition of an Handling The Transition of an Active Shooter Situation to a Active Shooter Situation to a

Barricade SituationBarricade Situation

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Incident Transition Incident Transition IssuesIssues

Suspect drivenSuspect driven

Is the suspect’s actions causing immediate Is the suspect’s actions causing immediate death or serious bodily injury?death or serious bodily injury?

Is he barricaded alone or does he have Is he barricaded alone or does he have hostages?hostages?

Should there be First Responder Should there be First Responder negotiations with the suspect?negotiations with the suspect?

School Response to School Response to Barricade Barricade

“Static” Events“Static” Events Isolate SuspectIsolate Suspect

Communicate to Communicate to PolicePolice

Start EvacuationStart Evacuation

Police Response To Barricade Police Response To Barricade EventEvent

ContainContain ControlControl CommunicatCommunicat

ee Call SWATCall SWAT

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Police PrioritiesPolice PrioritiesBarricade IncidentBarricade Incident

Lives of the Hostage (s)Lives of the Hostage (s)

Lives of innocent bystandersLives of innocent bystanders

Lives of police officersLives of police officers

Lives of the suspect (s)Lives of the suspect (s)

Contemporary Contemporary Tactics Using Tactics Using

Negotiations and Negotiations and SWAT Have SWAT Have Successfully Successfully

Resolved Over 95 Resolved Over 95 % of Incidents % of Incidents Without Shots Without Shots

Being FiredBeing Fired

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Negotiations and SWATNegotiations and SWATResponseResponse

Negotiators will establish contact Negotiators will establish contact with the suspect as soon as possible.with the suspect as soon as possible.

SWAT will begin to develop a SWAT will begin to develop a tactical plan to resolve the situation tactical plan to resolve the situation if negotiations fail.if negotiations fail.

SWAT Response To Barricade SWAT Response To Barricade IncidentIncident

Setup perimeters. Setup perimeters. Relieve patrol from the Relieve patrol from the inner perimeter.inner perimeter.

Facilitate evacuations Facilitate evacuations and isolate suspect to and isolate suspect to smallest area.smallest area.

Develop tactical Develop tactical options.options.

Tactical resolution a Tactical resolution a final option only if final option only if negotiations fail.negotiations fail.

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Ongoing IssuesOngoing Issues Police must have access to schools and Police must have access to schools and

school plans.school plans.

Team approach, police and schools, Team approach, police and schools, developing school policy and procedures.developing school policy and procedures.

Training all parties using realistic Training all parties using realistic scenario based training.scenario based training.

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Post Course Post Course ActivitiesActivities

Written TestWritten Test

Course CritiquesCourse Critiques

Course CloseoutCourse Closeout

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Always be prepared and Always be prepared and never, never, give up!never, never, give up!