What to do: Active Threat

What to do if there is an active assailant in your building?

If you determine it is safe, RUN and get out! This is your first and best option. Leave all of your belongings behind and advise others not to enter the danger zone while you are exiting the area. Call Regina Police Service, 911, as soon as it is safe to do so.

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What to do if there is an active assailant and evacuation from your building is not safe?

If evacuation is not possible, find a place to HIDE.

Lock and/or barricde the door.
Turn off or silence your cell phone, including the vibrate feature.
Hide behind large objects
If possible, stay low, below window level
Close curtains or blinds where possible
Await instruction or excort from law enforcement

What to do if there is an active assailant and your life is in danger?

As a last resort, if you feel your life is in danger: FIGHT.

Attempt to incapacitate the assailant and act with physical aggresion.
Improvise weapons and commit to your actions.

Once the assailant is incapacitated, call Regina Police Service, 911.

What to do when there is an active assailant and then law enforcement arrives?

Keep your EMPTY hands raised and visible to Police.
Remain calm and follow all instructions given.
Avoid pointing and yelling.
Police will go directly to the shooter.
Realize that Police Officers that are first to arrive will not respond to or aid those who are injured. Understand that help for those who may be injured is on the way.
Understand that the area is a crime scene, police may secure all witnesses until identified and questioned.