Auburn University
Active Shooter Response Video (8 min)

Active Shooter- Pocket Card Information

If a person enters or threatens to enter the building for the purpose of causing physical violence either to persons or property:

• DIAL 911 as soon as possible.
• Describe the person and situation to the dispatcher. Be as detailed as possible.
• If safe, stay on the phone with the 911 dispatcher as long as possible.

Several options may be available to you. You will need to decide which is best for your situation.

• EVACUATE the area if safe to do so. DO NOT activate the fire alarm.
• If you cannot evacuate, BARRICADE yourself in a room away from the intruder.
  • Secure doors if possible.
  • Seek concealment (out of sight) away from doors and windows.
  • Turn the lights off and close any blinds or curtains.
  • Attempt to barricade the door with furniture or other items, without endangering or injuring yourself.
  • DO NOT leave your safe position until told to do so by police or emergency responders.
  • DO NOT confront the intruder.
• If directly confronted by the intruder, TAKE ACTION to get away safely. Consider the following:
  • SCREAM for help. Make a lot of noise.
  • KEEP MOVING. Don't become a stationary target.
  • Use anything you can to DISTRACT the intruder. Throw books, phones, chairs, or other objects as a means to enable your escape or as a distraction to fight back.
• As soon as you have an opportunity, leave the area and DIAL 911.

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