As a general rule, DO NOT approach the person with the weapon
Move immediately out of the area to a safe location if you can. Notify others of the danger as you leave an area
Move toward any police or Public Safety unit (keep hands on head and do what police/safety officials tell you)
If you are in a classroom, room or office, TAKE COVER:
Secure the door. If the door has no lock and the door opens in, a good heavy door wedge can be used if available. Use heavy furniture or equipment to barricade the door
If the door has a window, cover it if you can
Lock windows
Turn off lights
Silence cell phones
Get out of sight and stay low and quiet
If you are outdoors, look for appropriate cover locations (trees, walls, boulders, parked vehicles)
If you can, call 9-1-1 or Public Satety at 585-475-3333 (v/tty) and inform them of the situation. Provide them with:
Your name
Location of the incident (be as specific as possible)
Number of shooters (if known)
Identification or description of shooter(s)
Number of persons who may be involved
Your exact location
Injuries to anyone, if known
Do not reenter the area, and take steps to prevent others from doing so until authorities arrive
Once you are in a safe area, do not leave unless a police officer escorts you out
Remain as calm and as quiet as you can
Do not attempt to rescue others unless you have been trained, or can reach them in a safe manner
Above all, do not endanger yourself
When trapped with a gunman:
Do not provoke the gunman
If no shooting is occurring, do what the gunman says and do not move suddenly
If shooting starts, you must decide:
Stay still
Run for an exit while zigzagging
Attack the gunman
What you should know:
Once notified of an active shooter, Public Safety or local police will likely be the first responders on the scene
Police are trained to respond to an active shooting incident by proceeding to the origin of audible gunfire. This may be in an open area such as a Parking Lot or inside a building
The police will move quickly into the affected area until the shooter is located and stopped or is no longer a threat to life or safety
If you are wounded or with someone who may be wounded, expect the officers to bypass you in their search as they must find the shooter and eliminate the threat
To assist police, please remain calm and patient during this time, to prevent any interference with police operations
If you know where the suspect is, have his description, tell the police
Rescue teams will follow shortly to aid you and others
RIT will provide regular updates to the community using many modes of internal and external channels when confirmed information is available
