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Run, Hide, Fight

Active Shooter Awareness Video

Click here to view a detailed video on how to protect yourself from an active shooter.

How Should I Respond to a Violent Situation?

Finding yourself in a violent situation can cause extreme panic and disorientation. But if you know what to do ahead of time, your chances of surviving this type of emergency situation are greatly increased.

There is no single, correct response to a violent situation. The actions you take must depend upon the specific details of the incident. It is important for you to know your options and decide upon the correct course of action for yourself.

Run (Escape)

Have an escape route and plan in mind
Leave your belongings behind
Keep your hands visible to responding police officers

Hide (Barricade)

Your second option should be to hide
Do not huddle together as it makes one easy target
Lock and barricade doors and shut off lights

Fight (Overwhelm)

Fighting is a last resort to be used only when your life is in imminent danger
Attempt to incapacitate the assailant
Find an object to use as a weapon such as a fire extinguisher or chair

Information You Should Provide the 9-1-1 Operator

Clarify you are on the Tennessee State University campus
Location of the assailant(s)
Number of assailants, if more than one
Physical description of the assailant(s)
Number and type of weapons held by the assailant(s)
Number of potential victims at the location

How to React When Law Enforcement Arrives

Remain calm, and follow officers' instructions
Immediately raise hands and spread fingers
Keep hands visible at all times
Avoid making quick movements toward officers, such as attempting to hold on to them for safety
Avoid pointing, screaming and/or yelling
Do not stop to ask officers for help or direction when evacuating, just proceed in the direction from which officers are entering the premises.

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