{"id":188,"date":"2016-07-05T14:10:25","date_gmt":"2016-07-05T21:10:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/police\/?page_id=188"},"modified":"2025-03-13T19:20:19","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T02:20:19","slug":"active-shooter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/police\/active-shooter\/","title":{"rendered":"Active Shooter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio w-100\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HEbr8mymtDY?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Response to an active shooter on campus requires a survival mindset.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This mindset entails:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Response to an active shooter on campus requires a survival mindset. This mindset entails:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Awareness: What is happening around you, using all your senses (e.g. what do gunshots sound like?).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preparation: \u201cWhat if\u201d questions. Prepare yourself to do whatever it takes to survive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rehearsal: Mentally and physically practice your plan to build confidence and react quickly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you Should Do:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Figure Out: What action gives you the best chance to survive? Quickly evaluate and act.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run Out. Can I safely get to a safer location? If yes, do so immediately. Do not wait for others to validate your decision; or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hide Out. If you cannot get out safely, find a place to hide. Look for a place that offers some protection, is well hidden, and offers options for movement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Call Out. When you are in a safe location, immediately call the Police Department at Extension 2289, or 760-891-7273, or 911. Do not assume that someone else already called. Provide the following information to the dispatcher.\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your exact location, e.g. Storage room in MD-153.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A description of the shooter if you can see them, if you know the subject supply their name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you can see the shooter(s) relay their exact location to the dispatcher.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay on the line with the dispatcher until they release you for emergency directions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep Out. If you must \u201cHide Out\u201d, do what you can to stay unnoticed and keep the shooter out.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lock the door if possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn off the lights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Block the door with heavy objects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep quiet, put cell phones and pagers on silent\/vibrate.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spread Out. If there are two or more people in a space, spread out.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spreading out, rather than huddling together, causes the shooter to hesitate in looking for targets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It also provides you with more options for action and opportunities to get out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prior to spreading out, quickly and quietly plan what to do if the shooter enters the area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Everyone in the space must get into a \u201csurvival mindset\u201d and commit to working together to survive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remain calm, which can be contagious, and keeps others focused on survival.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take Out. If a shooter enters your space, assume him\/her intentions are lethal.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stick to your plan to take out the shooter, others will follow when you act.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use anything you have with you and in the room as weapons.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As soon as the shooter enters, yell loudly and throw things at him\/her, aiming for the face. His\/her reaction will be to shield his\/her face. Rush at the shooter and act as a team to overcome him\/her.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total commitment is critical; do not give up until you have won!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, those in immediate danger are the \u201creal First Responders\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Immediately Call the Police Department at extension <span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><em>2289 or 760-891-7273.<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Give all information to the dispatcher and stay on the line for emergency directions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Listen for additional instructions through the InformaCast system. Follow the instructions of emergency personnel immediately to ensure your safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JE0QDubWFwg?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5VcSwejU2D0?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gHNApS-MC18?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Classroom presentations are given upon request, and can be customized to address specific needs.&nbsp; Contact <a href=\"mailto:jmontes@palomar.edu\">Sgt. 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