Federal Protective Service

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1 Commander Mark Baldwin

2 Active Shooter Awareness Training For Tenant Agencies 2

3 Performance Objectives Identify the elements of an active shooter event. Identify the role of the tenant and the PSO in an active shooter event. Identify the different actions you would take for an active shooter event. 3

4 What is an Active Shooter Event? 1. An active shooter is an armed person who has used deadly physical force on other persons and continues to do so while having unimpeded access to other innocent victims. (Does not necessarily mean the subject possesses a firearm can be any other weapon and subject is willfully using deadly physical force.) 2. Target rich environment. 3. Usually no political motivation. 4. Usually two or less shooters. 5. Mentally disturbed or socially disconnected. 4

5 Texas Tower Incident August 1, 1966 Austin, TX Suspect: Charles Whitman Killed 16 (including his wife, unborn baby and mother) Wounded 31 (as far away as two blocks) Killed by two police officers 5

6 Frank Carlson Federal Building August 5, 1993 Topeka, KS Attack conducted on the day he was to be sentenced for federal drug charges Suspect: Jack Gary McKnight Killed 1 with a firearm, CSO Wounded 4 (Pipe Bomb Shrapnel) 6

7 Columbine High School April 20, 1999 Littleton, CO Suspects: Harris and Klebold Killed 13 Wounded 24 Both suspects planned to and committed suicide LE Significance? 7

8 Virginia Tech April 16 th, 2007 Blacksburg, VA Suspect: Seung-Hui Cho Killed 32 Wounded 23 Indications are that Cho meticulously planned the assault (mailed his manifesto, chained and locked doors, moved methodically into rooms, pistols with 19 magazines and nearly 400 rounds of ammunition) Committed suicide 8

9 Fort Hood, Texas Shooting November 5, 2009 Fort Hood Army Base Suspect: Nadal Malik Hasan (Army Major) Killed 13 Wounded 43 Shooting in and around a base Soldier Readiness Center FN 5.7 pistol (reloaded numerous times) Wounded by two police officers employing IARD Active Shooter tactics 9

10 Tucson, Arizona Shooting January 8, 2011 Jared Lee Laughner 19 people shot, 6 killed (including a 6 year old) Open forum with US Representative Gabrielle Giffords Safeway Parking lot Was subdued by one of the spectators and arrested 10

11 Aurora, CO Shooting July 20, 2012 Movie theater in Aurora, Colorado. James Eagan Holmes 58 people shot, 12 killed Tactical clothing, set off tear gas and shot into the audience with multiple firearms Was under psychiatric care Was arrested when he surrendered to police. 11

12 Sandy Hook Elementary School December 14, 2012 Newtown, CT Adam Lanza Killed his mother prior to going to the school Forced his way into the school Killed 20 first graders and 6 adults 12

13 What about the surrounding area? 13

14 ABB Plant Incident January 7, 2010 St. Louis, MO Suspect: Timothy Hendron Killed: 4 (includes self) Wounded: 5 Used: Assault rifle, semi-automatic pistols, and pump action shot gun. Killed self prior to arrival of police. 14

15 Kirkwood City Council Incident February 7, 2008 Kirkwood, MO Suspect: Charles Lee Cookie Thornton Killed 6 (including self, Public Works Director, 2 Council Members, and 2 police officers Wounded 1 (Mayor Swoboda) and a reporter. Used a revolver and a.40 caliber handgun. Killed by responding police officers 15

16 The Evolution of Police Response Pre-Columbine High School Conventional response Establish perimeter and call SWAT Post-Columbine High School Unconventional response Immediate Action Rapid Deployment (IARD) 16

17 Police Response Tactics Immediate Action Rapid Deployment (IARD) The swift and immediate deployment of law enforcement resources to unknown or on-going life threatening situations where delayed deployment could otherwise result in death or great bodily injury to innocent persons. Law enforcement personnel will enter the building and quickly establish close contact with the intruder(s). This greatly reduces the potential for continued loss of life. 17

18 How do I respond to an active shooter? Your location and the location of the incident dictate your actions. IF YOU CAN...Evacuate (Run): Have an escape route and a plan in mind. Leave your belongings behind. Keep your hands visible. 18

19 How do I respond to an active shooter? IF YOU HAVE TO Lock down/shelter in place (Hide): Hide in an area out of the shooters view (cover vs. concealment). Block entry to your hiding place and lock the doors if possible. Blockade the door with heavy furniture Hide behind large items Allow you to spread out in the room or secured area, if possible; do not huddle with others Be Quiet. Silence your cell phone and/or pager Turn off any source of noise (e.g., radios, televisions) Close blinds Turn off lights Remain in place until authorized to evacuate by law enforcement personnel 19

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21 How do I respond to an active shooter? Take action (Fight): ONLY AS A LAST RESORT and only when your life is in imminent danger. Act with aggression and attempt to incapacitate the shooter. If possible work with others throw things use improvised weapons. 21

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23 Lock Down If the shooter is outside the building: Turn off lights, lock windows and doors, close curtains/shades. Stay out of the view of doors with windows. Lay down on the floor below window line. Call 911if it is safe to do so. Give your location and follow instructions. Move to central secure area only if safe. 23

24 Lock Down Continued If the shooter tries to break into the room you are in, leave the room through an alternate exit (Another door or through the wall/ceiling/window). Or Stay until you receive ALL CLEAR signal from recognized authority. Follow directions of recognized police/security personnel. 24

25 PSO Roles & Responsibilities Facilitate the entrance of law enforcement responders and the egress of tenants. Do not abandon post unless under directed fire. Contact the Mega Center and relay incident information as soon as possible. Request emergency medical response as necessary. 25

26 When Law Enforcement Arrives Remain calm and follow instructions. Keep hands visible and spread fingers. Do not grab officers or make sudden movements. Listen - they will be giving instructions. Proceed to the exit directed. If injured, ambulatory aid will be given outside. Be prepared to give incident information (e.g. location of the shooter, number of shooters, physical description, number and type of weapons, number of potential victims). 26

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28 Occupant Emergency Plan All GSA Owned or Leased Federal Facilities are required to have an OEP IAW 41 FMR An OEP helps you to protect life and property in during emergency situations and plans for evacuation or relocation to a safer area. OEPs may cover emergencies such as: Fire Natural Disasters Chemical or biological exposure or threat Physical threats to building occupants or visitors 28

29 Questions? 29

30 Contact Info Mark H. Baldwin (816) cell (816) office 30

31 Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure. ~ Confucius 31