ACTIVE SHOOTER & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & TRAINING

Colorado historyJamie’s trainingFormed active shooter teamBuilt training program

◦Video◦What to do / what to expect◦Employee responsibilities◦Employer responsibilities

ACTIVE SHOOTER & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

TRAINING

During our Violence in The Workplace Training, we saw a video about what to do during an active shooter situation.This led to discussions with our Leadership team and a meeting with the Broomfield Police Department and North Metro Fire Department.

First steps for a safer campus:We conducted two onsite security

audits

The results of these audits were eye opening.

Listen to the results:

What do you need to do?Be aware of who is around you!Don’t let anyone enter the building

after you if they do not have a badge.

If a person does not have a badge, ask them “Do you need help”, direct them to Security.

If you are not comfortable approaching the person:◦Notify your Supervisor and / or ◦Call Security x2000

How will we know if there is a threat?An employee may see or hear an

emergency situation

We may receive an anonymous threat

Broomfield Police Department notifies us of an emergency situation

How will employees be notified?By a message from the overhead

speaker system that is being installed. ◦Installation should be complete in all

buildings by the end of the year.

And / or by email, cell phone blast or reverse 911

What is our plan?Keep it simple:RunHideFight

Not necessarily in that order!

How to respond if an active shooter is in your vicinity:RUN

◦Have an escape route and plan in mind◦Leave your belongings behind◦Don’t shut down machinery or equipment◦Help others escape, if possible◦Evacuate regardless of others◦Once you are outside the building warn and

prevent individuals from entering◦Do not attempt to move wounded people◦Keep your hands visible◦Follow the instructions of any police officer

If evacuation is not possible:HIDE

◦Your hiding spot should: Be out of the active shooter’s view Provide protection if shots are fired Not restrict options for movement

◦Remember: If you find a room, lock the door (when possible) Hide behind a large item (cabinet or machinery) Silence your cell phone/ or pager Remain quiet

If the active shooter is nearby:In all cases:

Remain calm Dial 911, if possible, to alert police to the

active shooter’s location If you cannot speak, leave the line open

and allow the dispatcher to listen

Finally, as a last resort, and only when your life is in imminent danger, attempt to disrupt and/or incapacitate the active shooter FIGHT

Acting as aggressively as possible Improvise weapons and throw items Yelling Commit to your actions

What to expect when Law Enforcement arrives:

Immediate purpose:Stop the active shooter

Proceed to area where last shots were heard

Their first priority is to eliminate the threat

Additional Officers and Rescue Teams:Teams may:Wear regular patrol uniforms, bullet proof

vests, helmets and other tactical equipment

Be armed with rifles, shotguns and/or handguns

Use pepper spray or tear gasShout commandsPush individuals to the ground for their

safety

How to respond when Law Enforcement arrives:

Remain calmPut down any items in your hands Immediately raise your hands Keep hands visible at all timesAvoid making quick movements

toward officers Avoid pointing, screaming or yellingFollow the directions given to you

There are two different protocols we will follow in an emergency situation:Internal threat-

Run, Hide, FightExternal threat-

◦Remain inside ◦Stay away from exterior doors and windows

◦No one enters or exits the building

What happens after an incident?Once you have reached a safe

location:◦You will likely be held in that area by

law enforcement until the situation is under control and all witnesses have been identified and questioned.

Do not leave until law enforcement authorities have instructed you to do so.

What are we doing to prepare?Overhead speakers will be installed in

every building◦We will conduct test announcements on an

occasional basisAn intercom system will be installed at

building 1, main entrance. The doors will remain locked at all times

We are testing reverse 911 calls to cell phones

During your stretch breaks, Supervisors & Team Coordinators will talk to you about where you could go & what to do in your work area.

Due Diligence is needed:All employees are responsible to:

◦Openly display badge between the collar and the lower chest area

◦Nothing else should be displayed with your badge

◦Ask to see a person’s badge if it is not displayed

◦If an employee is acting aggressively or acting suspicious, report them to your Supervisor, Security x2000 or call 911 if warranted.

Be Aware of Your Surroundings:◦Don’t hold the door for the next

person◦Report strangers / Suspicious activity◦Follow proper protocol when hiring a

contractor.◦Watch for badges on contractors,

report anyone without a badge to your Supervisor or Security x2000

Contractor badge:A Contractor badge may or may not

have door entry access. They do not need an HD escort.

Visitor badge:A Visitor badge does require an

HD escort at all times. (Except in bldg. 1)

CURRENT ACTIVE SHOOTER TEAM ACTIVITIESReview recent incidentsBadges without HD Dock camerasSolicited employee feedback Paging system refinementQuarterly team meetingsRecent security results