catielynnb
Sharpshooter
So, for the past few weeks (since school started again) I've been curious as to what the University's plan is for an Active Shooter situation. Ran across the plans today, posted on the wall of the classroom (along with tornado, building evac, and 'General Information') for professors/students if there were an active shooter.
Figured it might generate a somewhat interesting discussion - and I assume it's pretty similar to several other campuses. (I did get conformation that it is almost identical as two other Universities on the East Coast)
Active Shooter
(If you hear gunfire or see a person with a gun, take immediate steps to protect your students and yourself.)
1. Stop Class
2. If you are near an exterior exit, try to escape from the building.
3. If you are in an office or classroom, immediately close the door and lock it if possible. Use desks and chairs to block the doorway.
4. Stay away from windows and out of view. Turn off the lights. Hide behind Heavy furniture or anything that will hide your location and protect you from bullets.
5. If a phone is available, call 911.
6. If you are in an open area, find a room to hide in.
7. If the gunman approaches you, your actions will depend solely on your judgement and capabilities. No strategy is 100% effective.
So, there's that.
I have a few issues with this, as I'm sure that some professors wouldn't even know what to do. (Or if they knew, because campus is quite large - they may not hear right away.)
And why is there a rather blatant contradiction within numbers 2 and 6. I'm supposed to run from one building to the next, and then find a way to escape that one and get to another.... This does not seem intelligent.
The last one is pure gold. You took away my 'capabilities' by telling me, a legal gun owner (who practices!) when you told me I couldn't carry on campus. It's frustrating. /start sarcasm Those signs that tell me I cannot carry are going to stop the shooter when he comes to a building! That's how that works, right? So I can run inside a door and point to the sign?! Will that work... /end sarcam
So, discuss?
Figured it might generate a somewhat interesting discussion - and I assume it's pretty similar to several other campuses. (I did get conformation that it is almost identical as two other Universities on the East Coast)
Active Shooter
(If you hear gunfire or see a person with a gun, take immediate steps to protect your students and yourself.)
1. Stop Class
2. If you are near an exterior exit, try to escape from the building.
3. If you are in an office or classroom, immediately close the door and lock it if possible. Use desks and chairs to block the doorway.
4. Stay away from windows and out of view. Turn off the lights. Hide behind Heavy furniture or anything that will hide your location and protect you from bullets.
5. If a phone is available, call 911.
6. If you are in an open area, find a room to hide in.
7. If the gunman approaches you, your actions will depend solely on your judgement and capabilities. No strategy is 100% effective.
So, there's that.
I have a few issues with this, as I'm sure that some professors wouldn't even know what to do. (Or if they knew, because campus is quite large - they may not hear right away.)
And why is there a rather blatant contradiction within numbers 2 and 6. I'm supposed to run from one building to the next, and then find a way to escape that one and get to another.... This does not seem intelligent.
The last one is pure gold. You took away my 'capabilities' by telling me, a legal gun owner (who practices!) when you told me I couldn't carry on campus. It's frustrating. /start sarcasm Those signs that tell me I cannot carry are going to stop the shooter when he comes to a building! That's how that works, right? So I can run inside a door and point to the sign?! Will that work... /end sarcam
So, discuss?