Critical Violent Act (incl. Lockdown)

ViolenceLOCKDOWN – If you receive direction to lockdown, even if you are unaware of an evolving situation, you should:

  • Stay where you are or look for a nearby place that you can take cover and hide
  • Secure the area as best possible: lock or barricade the door; shelter under or behind furniture, ensure cell phones and sources of sounds are silenced
  • Stay in this location until there is an indication that the situation is all clear.

RUN, HIDE FIGHT – If you are faced with an imminently dangerous situation and no direction has been provided, adopt the mentality to run, hide, fight.

Run – IF IT IS SAFE, GET AWAY FROM THE DANGER

  • Check to see if there is a clear path to the nearest exit.
  • Move swiftly – run only if necessary
  • Leave the building and go to an area with cover and out of sight from the building
  • Contact Security at ext. 5000 or call 911 when you are safe

Hide – IF IT IS NOT SAFE TO GET AWAY FROM THE DANGER

  • Look for a place that you can take cover and hide
  • Secure the area as best possible: lock or barricade the door; shelter under or behind furniture, ensure cell phones and sources of sounds are silenced
  • Maintain awareness of the situation and if an opportunity arises to get out – do so

Fight – IF FACED WITH IMMINENT THREAT TO LIFE, FIGHT BACK VIOLENTLY

  • If you cannot evacuate and you may be confronted by an assailant be prepared to fight
  • Find improvised weapons such as anything large, heavy or sharp
  • Organize any persons with you to take action as a group – make plans if time permits
  • If required to fight – Don’t stop until you are certain it is safe to do so – then get away from the danger