Diné College

Active Shooter

RUN

  • Have an escape route and plan in mind.
  • Leave your belongings behind.
  • Evacuate regardless of whether others agree to follow.
  • Help others escape, if possible.
  • Do not attempt to move the wounded.
  • Prevent others from entering an area where the active shooter may be located.
  • Call police when you are safe.

HIDE

  • Hide in an area out of the shooter’s view.
  • Lock door or block entry to your hiding place.
  • Silence your cell phone (including vibrate mode) and remain quiet.
  • Call police if it is safe to do so.

FIGHT

  • Fight as a last resort and only when your life is in imminent danger.
  • Attempt to incapacitate the shooter.
  • Act with as much physical aggression as possible.
  • Improvise weapons or throw items at the active shooter.
  • Commit to your actions; your life depends on it.

WHEN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS ARRIVE:

The first officers to arrive on scene will not stop to help the injured. Expect rescue teams to follow initial officers. These rescue teams will treat and remove injured.

  • Remain calm and follow instructions.
  • Drop items in your hands (e.g., bags, jackets).
  • Raise hands and spread fingers.
  • Keep hands visible at all times.
  • Avoid quick movements toward officers, such as holding on to them for safety.
  • Avoid pointing, screaming or yelling.
  • Do not ask questions when evacuating.
  • Once you have reached a Safe Area, you will likely be held in that area by law enforcement until the situation is under control and all witnesses have been identified and questioned. Do not leave the area until law enforcement authorities have instructed you to do so.

INFORMATION PROVIDE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT:

  • Location of the active shooter.
  • The number of shooters.
  • Physical description of the shooters.
  • Number and type of weapons held by shooters.
  • Number of potential victims at the location.

WEAPONS

  • Call police (6911) if a weapon is suspected to be on Diné College Campuses/Centers.
  • Ask another Diné College Administrator to join you in questioning suspected student or staff member.
  • Accompany suspect to private office to wait for police.
  • Conduct search with police.
  • Inform suspect of his/her rights and why you are conducting search.
  • Keep detailed notes of all events and why search was conducted.
  • Notify Emergency Contact(s) if suspect is a student. Explain why search was conducted and results of the search.
  • If suspect threatens you with a weapon, do not try to disarm them. Back away with your arms up. Remain calm.