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An Active Shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined
and populated area; in most cases, active shooters use firearms(s), and there is no pattern or method
to their selection of victims. Active shooter incidents often begin and conclude quickly, and the incident
may be at any location within the university. This leaves faculty, staff, and Â鶹¹ÙÍø police officers no time
to coordinate response procedures with outside law enforcement and students. The response to a
specific incident will depend on the unique circumstances of that incident. Individuals must use their
discretion during an active shooter event, whether they run to safety or remain in place. However,
best practices for surviving an active shooter event are listed below. If an Active Shooter is reported
on the campus, CALL 911 (Police, Fire & Ambulance) immediately when it is safe.
If gunshots are heard within a campus building, close and lock or barricade the room doors and turn
off the lights. Stay calm inside a safe area. Please stay in the locked/secured room until informed by
the police that it is safe to come out of the site.

RUN, HIDE, FIGHT (FBI) --------- AVOID, DENY DEFEND (Texas)

1. Report the incident:
   1. If Possible, call 911 or Â鶹¹ÙÍø Police at  915-747-5611
   2. Initiate LOCKDOWN procedures.
   3. If outside on the campus grounds, find cover to protect yourself.
   4. Move quickly to the nearest shelter (building)
2. RUN/AVOID if possible
   1. Pay attention to your surroundings.
   2. Have an exit plan.
   3. Move away from the source of the threat as quickly as possible.
   4. The more distance and barriers between you and the threat, the better.
   5. Leave your belongings behind. Always keep your hands empty and visible.
   6. Help others evacuate, if possible, but do not attempt to move the wounded.
   7. Evacuate even if others do not agree to follow.
   8. Remain calm. Avoid screaming or yelling as you evacuate.
   9. Follow all instructions of arriving law enforcement
3. HIDE/DENY if neccessary.
   1. . Keep the distance between you and the source.
   2. Go to the nearest room or office and lock the door(s). If the door does not lock, wedge it shut or use heavy furniture to barricade it.
   3. Close blinds, turn off lights and cover windows.
   4. Remain out of sight and quiet by hiding behind large objects and silencing your phone.
   5. Wait to open the door until someone can provide an identification badge.
   6. Identify an escape route in the event you are directed to evacuate.
4. FIGHT/DEFEND if you must
   1. If there is no opportunity for escape or hiding, as a last resort, and only when your life is in imminent danger, attempt to disrupt and incapacitate the active shooter.
   2. Be prepared to defend yourself.
   3. Be aggressive and committed to your actions.
   4. Do not fight fairly. THIS IS ABOUT SURVIVAL.

WHAT TO DO WHEN THE POLICE ARRIVE: 

1. Remain calm and follow officers’ instructions.
2. Raise your hands, spread your fingers, and always keep your hands visible.
3. Do not move quickly toward officers or hold on to them for safety.
4. Avoid pointing, waving your arms, screaming, or yelling.
5. Do not stop and ask officers for help or directions. Evacuate the building in the direction the officers arrived while keeping your hands above your head.
6. For your safety, do not get upset or argue if an officer questions whether you are a shooter or a victim. Do not resist, even if you are handcuffed and searched.

STUDENTS, FACULTY & STAFF SHOULD ASSIST THE POLICE WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

1. Account for full-time, part-time, and contract employees
2. Obtain the visitor log (if available)
3. Identify employees and visitors who are onsite.
4. Provide site and building maps to emergency responders (if available)
5. Provide facility access to emergency responders.
6. Ensure incoming emergency response personnel know where to stage.