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11 <br />HOW TO RESPOND WHEN LAW ENFORCEMENT ARRIVES <br />Law enforcement's purpose is to stop the active shooter as soon as possible. Officers will <br />proceed directly to the area in which the last shots were heard. <br />- Officers may wear regular patrol uniforms or external bulletproof vests, Kevlar helmets, <br />and other tactical equipment <br />- Officers may be armed with rifles, shotguns, handguns <br />- Officers may use pepper spray or tear gas to control the situation <br />- Officers may shout commands, and may push individuals to the ground for their safety <br />- Remain calm and follow officers' instructions <br />- Put down any items in your hands (i.e., bags, jackets) <br />- Immediately raise hands and spread fingers <br />- Always keep hands visible <br />- Avoid making quick movements toward officers such as holding on to them for safety <br />- Avoid pointing, screaming and/or yelling <br />- Do not stop to ask officers for help or direction when evacuating, just proceed in the <br />direction from which officers are entering the premises <br />Information to provide to law enforcement or 911 operators: <br />• -Location of the active shooter <br />-Number of shooters, if more than one <br />-Physical description of shooter or shooter/s <br />-Number and type of weapons held by the shooter/s <br />-Number of potential victims at the location <br />Notes: The first officers to arrive at the scene will not stop to help injured persons. <br />Expect rescue teams comprised of additional officers and emergency medical personnel <br />to follow the initial officers. These rescue teams will treat and remove any injured <br />persons. They may also call on able-bodied individuals to help remove the wounded from <br />the premises. <br />Once you have reached a safe location or an assembly point, you will be held in that area <br />by law enforcement until the situation is under control, and all witnesses have been <br />identified and questioned. Do not leave until law enforcement authorities have instructed <br />you to do so. <br />Bomb Threat <br />Bomb threats are usually reported via telephone. If N ou receive a bomb threat via <br />telephone: <br />- Take the caller seriously. <br />• - Ask a lot of questions, (see list below). <br />