Active Shooter or Threats of Violence
Avoid/Run, Deny, Hide, and Fight/Defend
Threats of violence or dangerous situations
- Leave the area and get to safety.
- Call 911 and describe the incident and those involved.
- Do not put yourself in harm’s way to break up an argument.
Hostage Situations
- Contact campus police, if possible.
- Avoid actions that could result in further harm of you or others.
- Don’t speak unless spoken to.
- Position yourself away from windows and doors.
- Remain calm and make mental notes of the suspects.
Active Threats
An active threat may be someone with a gun, knife, car or other weapon. The person is indiscriminately attacking targets or opportunity. MGCCC recommends remembering Avoid, Deny, Defend to help your response.
- Avoid – Get away from the threat.
- Deny – If you cannot escape, lock or block yourself into a room. Turn off lights and your cellphone ringer
- Defend – If you are unable to avoid or deny, you may need to defend yourself from an attacker. Coordinate with others, and use any objects around you as weapons.