Department of Public Safety

SJC Security and Safety Department

Community Response Checklist

-Active Shooter Incident-

 

SECURE IMMEDIATE AREA: 

·         Shut doors

·         If possible lock and barricade doors

·         Turn off lights

·         Close blinds

·         Turn off radios and computer monitors

·         Keep occupants calm, quiet and out of sight

·         Keep yourself out of sight and take adequate cover/protection, i.e. concrete walls, thick desks, filing cabinets (cover may protect you from bullets

·         Remove items from tops of desk

·         Silence cell phones

·         Place signs in exterior windows to identify the location of injured persons

 RELEASING AN AREA: 

·         Consider risks before releasing or leaving an area

·         Remember, the shooter will not stop until they are engaged by an outside force

·         Attempts to rescue people should only be attempted if it can be accomplished without further endangering the persons inside a secured area

·         Consider the safety of masses-vs.-the safety of a few

·         If doubt exists for the safety of the individuals inside the room, the area should remain secured

CONTACTING AUTHORITIES:

 Emergency Services-911

Security and Safety Department-566-3333 or 215-3091

 Be aware that the 911 system will likely be overwhelmed.  Program the San Juan College Security and Safety Department Administrative line (566-3263) into cell phone for emergency use or consider e-mail.  E-mail may be an option when unable to speak.  E-mail is monitored by Security personnel during an emergency event.

 

WHAT TO REPORT: 

·         Your specific location-building and office or room number

·         Number of people at your specific location

·         Injuries-number of injured and types of injuries

·         Assailant(s)-location, number of assailants, race/gender, clothing description, physical features, type of weapons (long gun or hand gun), back pack, shooters identity if know, separate explosions from gunfire, etc.

 POLICE RESPONSE:

      ·         Objective is to immediately engage assailants

·         Evacuate victims

·         Facilitate follow-up medical care, interviews, counseling

·         Investigation