Monroe County, Indiana

RUN, HIDE, FIGHT: What to do when an active shooter is in your vicinity:

RUN

• Have an escape route and plan in mind (Practice this so that you are ready to go in an emergency)
• Leave your belongings behind (grab your cell phone if you can)
• Keep your hands visible

HIDE

• Hide in an area out of the shooter's view
• Block the entry to your hiding place, lock the door and turn out the lights 
• Silence your cell phone

FIGHT

• As a last resort and only when your life is in danger
• Attempt to incapacitate the shooter
• Act with physical aggression, use whatever items are available

How should I respond when law enforcement arrives?

• Remain calm and follow instructions
• Put down any items you have in your hands
• Raise your hands and keep them visible
• Avoid quick movements toward officers
• Avoid pointing and screaming
• Do not stop until you are evacuated to a safe area

If you are able to safely call 911

• Give the location of the active shooter
• Give the number of shooters
• Give a physical description of the shooter(s)
• Give a description of the number and type of weapons being used
• Give the approximate number of persons present at your location

Check out the Run, Hide, Fight video to increase your knowledge