topic: mass casualty incident (focus on active shooter) officer a. sevilla
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Topic: Mass Casualty Incident(Focus on Active Shooter)
Officer A. Sevilla
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Agenda Community Outreach Program background Introduction to a Mass Casualty Incident Introduction to an Active Shooter Incident
Profile of an Active ShooterRecognizing a Potential Workplace violenceHow to Respond when an Active Shooter is in
your vicinity Law Enforcement Response/Expectation Training your Staff for an Active Shooter
Situation
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Community Outreach Program Background
Our main goal:To develop a partnership with the
Community through knowledge sharing and education
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What is a Mass Casualty Incident? A Mass Casualty Incident (MCI)
is any emergency where medical services/resources are overwhelmed by the number of casualties
Some examples of MCI’s include but are not limited to: FiresEarthquakesBuildings collapsingBombing(s) (e.g. Oklahoma City Bombing, 1995)Terrorist attack(s) (e.g. September 11, 2001)Etc…
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What is an Active Shooter Incident? An active shooter is: “an armed person who has used
deadly physical force on other persons and continues to do so while having unrestricted access to additional victims”
Active shooters include so-called "snipers" but not usually suicide bombers
Active Shooters have caused a change in law enforcement training and tactics, especially as these persons do not necessarily expect to escape or even survive these situations
An Active Shooter is usually unpredictable and evolved quickly
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Profile of an Active Shooter
Engages in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined populated area
Uses firearm(s) and there is no pattern or method to their selection of victim
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Cupertino Quarry in California 10/5/2011 Safety meeting Shooter: Sharef Allman, 49 years old
Returned to the business during a safety meeting with a .40 caliber handgun and .223 caliber assault rife
Fired to shots into the air to grab everyone’s attentionShot his colleagues which resulted in 3 dead and 6
injured Left the business and shot a woman whose car he was
trying to steal On 10/6/2011, Allman killed himself when confronted by
deputies
Seal Beach Salon in southern California 10/12/2011 A shooter enters salon and begins shooting at
customers The shooter then exit the salon, shoots a man
sitting in a truck in the parking lot and then leaves the scene
The shooting resulted in 8 people dead and one in critical condition
42 year old Scott Dekraai was arrested a half-mile from the scene
Motive: Custody battle with victim who worked at the salon
Recognizing a Potential Workplace violence An Active Shooter in your workplace may be a
current or former employee, or an acquaintance of a current or former employee
Managers and coworkers may notice characteristics of a potentially violent behavior in an employee
Alert your Human Resource Department if an employee or coworker exhibits a potentially violent behavior (can be managed and treated if recognized early)
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Personality and behavioral changes to be on the lookout for Increased use of alcohol and/or drugs Unexplained increase in absence; vague
physical complaints Decrease in attention, appearance and
hygiene Depression/withdrawal Resistance and overreaction to changes in
policy and procedures Repeated violations of company policies Increased severe mood swings
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Prevention
Foster a respectful workplace Be aware of indications of workplace
violence and take remedial actions accordingly
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How to Respond When Active Shooter is your vicinity
Quickly determine the most reasonable way to protect your own life. Remember that customers and clients are likely to follow the lead of employees and managers during an active shooter situation.
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Evacuate (via an accessible escape path) **Not like
a fire drill** Have a escape plan in mind Evacuate regardless of whether others
agree to follow Leave belongings Help others escape; if possible Keep your hands visible Follow the instruction of Law Enforcement Do not attempt to move the wounded Call 911 when you are safe
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What if you can’t evacuate? Hide out if evacuation is not possible Find a place where the Active Shooter is
less likely to find you Find a place that can provide protection if
shots are fired Don’t restrict your options for movement
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What if you’re outside when the shooting occurs? Drop to the ground immediately, face down
as flat as possible and when safe to do so run to a place where there is cover or concealment
Move or crawl away from the gunfire (utilize any barriers)
Once at a safe location, stay down and do not move. Do not peek or raise your head in an effort to see what may be happening
Wait and listen for directions from law enforcement personnel
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What if the shooter is in close proximity? Lock the doors Silence your cell phone and/or pager Turn off any source of noise Hide behind a large item (i.e. cabinet,
desks) Remain quiet Do not open doors until Law
Enforcement Officers arrive
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If evacuation and hiding out are not possible? Remain calm Call 911, if possible, to alert police of the
Active Shooter’s current location, description, etc.
If you cannot speak, leave the line open and allow the dispatcher to listen
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Last Resort: Take action against the shooterOnly take action against an Active
Shooter as a last resort and only when your life is in imminent danger
Attempt to disrupt and/or incapacitate the Active shooter by:
○ Acting aggressively ○ Throwing items and improvising weapons ○ Yelling
○ Committing to your actions
*****DON’T BE A HERO*****
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Helping others if possible○ Warn others○ Help others escape, if possible ○ Alert others of danger ○ Help others stay calm
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Law Enforcement Response/Expectation
**The immediate deployment of law enforcement is required to stop the shooting and mitigate harm to victims. Officers will proceed directly to the area in which the last shots were heard**
Incident Command Post Command Post for Police EMS & Fire Tactical Command Post
Main prioritySafeguard life of hostages, innocent bystanders,
officers, and suspect(s)
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Law Enforcement response at the scene
**The first officer(s) to arrive at the scene will not stop to help injured person(s). Expect rescue teams comprised of additional officers and emergency medical personnel to follow the steps of the initial officer(s)**
Officers wear regular patrol/tactical uniforms
May be armed with rifles, shotgun(s), etc. May use pepper spray or tear gas to
control the situation Shout commands, and may push
individuals to the ground for their safety
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How to react when law enforcement arrives Remain calm and follow instructions Put down any items in your hands Immediately raise hands and spread
fingers Keep hands visible at all times Avoid making quick movements toward
officers Avoid pointing, screaming, waiving hands
etc. Do not stop to ask officers for help or
direction when evacuating
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Information to provide to law enforcement or 911 operator
Location of the Active Shooter Number of shooters, if more than one Physical description of shooter(s) Number and type of weapons held by
shooter(s) Number of potential victims at the location
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Training your Staff for an Active Shooter Situation Create an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
Develop the EAP with input from your stakeholders, Human Resources Department, training department (if one exists), facility owner/operator, local law enforcement and/or emergency responders.
Conduct training exercises
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Components of an EAP Develop a preferred method for reporting
fires and other emergencies Develop a evacuation policy and procedure Emergency escape procedures and route
assignments (i.e. floors plans, safe areas) Contact information for, and responsibilities
of individuals to be contacted under the EAP
Information concerning local area hospitals
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Components of Training Exercises (Mock training)
Recognizing the sound of gunshots Reacting quickly when gunshots are heard and/or
when a shooting is witnessed Call 911 Reacting when Law Enforcement arrives Adopting the survival mind set during times of crisis Ensure that your facility has at least two evacuation
routes Post Evacuation routes in conspicuous locations
throughout your facility Include local Law Enforcement and first responders
during training exercises
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Emergency Numbers
Emergency Services: 911 Local Police Department: (415) 467-
1212 Facility on-site Security Facility Address Floor, Suite/Room
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