Active Shooter/Armed Intruder Awareness Course Instructor Dennis Kennedy Director of Training
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Active Shooter/Armed Intruder Awareness Course
InstructorDennis Kennedy
Director of Training
Active Shooter Defined- One or more suspects who assault or kill and continue to do so with unrestricted access to the victims.
Types of Active Shooters/Armed Intruder LocationsHomes (invasions)MallsChurchesOfficesWorkplaceSchools & CollegesMilitary FacilitiesGovernment AgenciesOthers ????
Recent Incidents
Refer to Hand out and discuss
Situational AwarenessBe consciously AWARE of your surroundings at all times
Position yourself to be able to WATCH your surroundings
Always visually locate TWO possible exits or escape routes
Have a mental PLAN
Constantly WHAT IF in your mind everywhere you go
The Survival Mindset and Mental Preparation
Decide RIGHT NOW if you will survive a deadly situation. Ask yourself these questions;
Are you mentally and emotionally determined to save your own life?
What are you willing to do to save the life of a family member?
Would you have the emotional courage to use deadly force to protect yourself or others?
Response Models – American Vs. Israeli
American Model
Left over from Cold War Era DUCK & COVERDesigned by Academics not WarriorsCompletely PASSIVE in conceptNobody resists the attackDon’t OFFEND, startle, scare or upset the Killer(s)Hide & Wait for DeathLeave all defensive actions to the Police
Response Models Continued- Israeli model
Israeli Model
Created by Warriors following Ma’alot massacreEveryone present is responsible for each others safetyCreates the concept of ON Scene ResponderRecognizes help is not coming for awhileEncourages individuals to take appropriate actionTrains citizens, teachers, students to respond independently and defend themselves if required.Teaches citizens to respond together as a unit/teamEVERYONE attacks !
Have a PlanPANIC is not a plan
Know what to do ahead of time
Develop a Family Emergency Plan for yourself and your loved ones
Have an Emergency Plan for your School, Office or Workplace
Escape FIRST! If you see or hear what you think is gun shots or other life threatening situation, GET OUT OF THE AREA BUILDING FIRSTGet away from the building as fast and as far as you can
Use Fire exits, breaks window, glass walls or any other barrier to your escape
Get behind something solid that will stop or slow down bullets, if possible (COVER)
If no cover is available at all, GET SMALL. Lay flat on the ground and stay still
If approached by the police, show your hands and obey all instructions
Shelter in Place ( S.I.P.)If Escape is not possible or is not safe, consider the following;Get into a room with a door. One without windows is bestLOCK the door if possibleBarricade the door(s) with furniture Use a door JAM if one is availableGet away from the FATAL FUNNELSpread out around the room. Turn OFF all lightsSILENCE all cell phonesCover any windows if possible
TAKE ACTIONIf escape is not possible and the Intruder enters your hiding place, you may have to TAKE ACTION to save your lives or the lives of others. That means FIGHT !. This is a life threatening event. Meek or half way actions will not be appropriate. Go ALL OUT with 100% aggression if you want to make it out of the incident safely.
Team up with othersDiscuss and make an emergency plan of action if the shooter entersLook around, find or make improvised tools that you can use to defend yourself withIf your life is threatened, use whatever force is needed to protect yourself and othersThrow objects at the Intruders faceUse tables and chairsTackle and restrain him/her until police arrive
Improvised Tools of Defense
Things to THROW (OODA LOOP)
Things that Ensnare & Trip
Things with an EDGE
Things with a POINT
Things that are heavy
Things that RESTRAIN
The AFTERMATH
Give first aid to yourself and others
Call 911 and report your location
Call your family members if possible. Leave messages
Cooperate with the police investigation
Seek out professional counseling for your own mental health