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Team Redstone Active Shooter Awareness training

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Dissemination Warning: Although unclassified this presentation is For Official Use Only (FOUO). It is intended for military and civilian employees, family members and official installation guests, but not for release to the media. Only to be shared amongst official military, law enforcement, Homeland Security and ATFP contacts. UNCLASSIFIED // FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Team Redstone Active Shooter Awareness training

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3 AGENDA Purpose Definition Background Vulnerabilities Protective Measures Redstone/Organizational Individual Controlling Fear Police Response Summary Questions Team Redstone Active Shooter Awareness training UNCLASSIFIED // FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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PURPOSE 4 To increase workforce awareness and prescribe actions to take in the event of an Active Shooter incident within Redstone Arsenal’s Area of Interest. Team Redstone Active Shooter Awareness training UNCLASSIFIED // FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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DEFINITION 5 An armed person who has used deadly physical force on other persons and continues to do so while having unrestricted access to additional victims. Active shooters have caused a paradigm shift in law enforcement training and tactics, especially as these persons do not necessarily expect to escape or even survive these situations. Team Redstone Active Shooter Awareness training UNCLASSIFIED // FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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6 SHOOTINGS SINCE 2005 Team Redstone Active Shooter Awareness training UNCLASSIFIED // FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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FACTS Reviews of 100 active-killer outbursts revealed: 98% act alone 90% commit suicide, usually on-site 80% use a long gun (rifle, shotgun, or carbine of pistol caliber) 75% bring multiple weapons, sometimes with hundreds of rounds of ammunition The offenders are "preoccupied” with obtaining a high-body-count before police intervention Increasingly, they are wearing body armor They almost never take hostages and do not negotiate They are "dynamic and quick," finishing their slaughter in an average of 8 minutes 7 Team Redstone Active Shooter Awareness training UNCLASSIFIED // FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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TYPES OF SHOOTERS The Disgruntled Individual Employer/Employee disputes The Revenge Seeker Columbine Domestic/family issues The Self-Motivated Terrorist Fort Hood Mumbai The Planned Assault Columbine Mumbai Not limited to any specific race, religion, demographic… 8 Team Redstone Active Shooter Awareness training UNCLASSIFIED // FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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MOTIVATORS AND TACTICS Shooter usually acts out of frustration and rage Shooter is attempting to correct a perceived wrong Desire to kill without concern for their safety or threat of capture Normally has intended victims and will search them out Accepts targets of opportunity while searching for or after finding intended targets Will continue to move throughout building or area until stopped by law enforcement, suicide, or other intervention 9 Team Redstone Active Shooter Awareness training UNCLASSIFIED // FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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POSSIBLE INDICATORS Increased use of alcohol and/or illegal drugs Unexplained increase in absenteeism and/or vague physical complaints Depression/Withdrawal Increased severe mood swings & noticeably unstable or emotional responses Temper, rage, or anger management problems Increased talk of problems at home Increase in unsolicited comments about violence, firearms and other dangerous weapons or violent crimes 10 Team Redstone Active Shooter Awareness training UNCLASSIFIED // FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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11 VULNERABILITIES Inability to predict events Workforce complacency Pre-incident behavior exists but warning signs are disregarded High population density in many facilities Unaware of escape routes you can use, other than a fire Unaware of protective covers in other locations Unfamiliar areas that can be secured: Offices with doors Conference rooms Closets Bathrooms Inability to make decisions when you experience fear, panic or shock Team Redstone Active Shooter Awareness training UNCLASSIFIED // FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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REDSTONE/ORGANIZATIONAL PROTECTIVE MEASURES Active Shooter Response Guide GIANT Voice 911 System internal to base Intercom System (limited) E-mail system Building Entry Control Points (ECP) Camera Surveillance Systems Multiple Escape Routes Armed Guards within Sparkman Trained and Armed Police (DES) Special Reaction Team (SRT) 12 Team Redstone Active Shooter Awareness training UNCLASSIFIED // FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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UNCLASSIFIED // FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY How you respond to an active shooter will be dictated by the specific circumstances of the encounter, bearing in mind there could be more than one shooter involved in the same situation. If you find yourself involved in an active shooter situation, try to remain calm and use these guidelines to help you plan a strategy for survival. HAVE A PLAN!! Team Redstone Active Shooter Awareness training

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INDIVIDUAL PROTECTIVE MEASURES If possible to do so safely, exit the building or area immediately moving away from the path of danger, and take the following steps: Notify anyone you may encounter to exit the building immediately DO NOT Activate the Fire Alarm Note: The above steps may require you to make this decision on your own If you cannot exit the area, secure the immediate area and take protective cover Lock the door if you can Turn off lights Barricade the area if possible (desks, file cabinets, furniture) Keep quiet Stay away from windows Call 911 and stay on the line to provide details of: Your exact location Number of people injured/type of injuries Suspect information description (number, types of weapons, etc) Stay calm and assure others you and law enforcement are working to protect them As a last resort, you may make the decision to fight back 14 Team Redstone Active Shooter Awareness training UNCLASSIFIED // FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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IF YOU ARE CAUGHT OUTSIDE IN THE OPEN: Seek Cover and Concealment Use whatever is available to obscure you from the shooter Walls, trees, poles, buildings, fencing, containers, etc. Hide behind something capable of stopping a bullet Masonry or brick wall, engine block of a car, etc. Run-if safe Do not run in a straight line Team Redstone Active Shooter Awareness training UNCLASSIFIED // FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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IF YOU ARE CAUGHT OUTSIDE IN THE OPEN (cont.): Summons help when safe to do so Fight as a last option; use any object to disable the shooter Upon arrival of Police/Security Personnel: Leave hands in plan view, spread fingers, non-threatening Do not make any sudden movements Wait for “ALL CLEAR” signal from recognized authority Team Redstone Active Shooter Awareness training UNCLASSIFIED // FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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WRONG CORRECT Don’t stay exposed. Seek immediate cover and concealment. Get behind something capable of stopping a bullet, such as an engine block, large tree, wall, etc. Team Redstone Active Shooter Awareness training UNCLASSIFIED // FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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IF SHOOTER IS OUTSIDE YOUR BUILDING: Lock doors and windows, close curtains/shades Lay down on floor or crouch below the window line Out of line of fire Dial 9-1-1,: give location, incident details and follow directions If safe: move to a central secure area Stay in place until “ALL CLEAR” signal issued by recognized authority Follow all directions of police/security personnel Team Redstone Active Shooter Awareness training UNCLASSIFIED // FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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CORRECT Seek cover, stay below window line. WRONG Team Redstone Active Shooter Awareness training UNCLASSIFIED // FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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IF SHOOTER IS INSIDE YOUR BUILDING: If safe to exit, flee the area; if not safe ensure you stay in place (do not roam hallways) Dial 9-1-1, ask for Redstone Police: give location, incident details and follow directions Do not pull the fire alarm Lock and barricade door; stay low; remain silent; use furniture for cover; if possible hide behind something capable of stopping a bullet Stay in place until “ALL CLEAR” signal issued by recognized authority Follow all directions of police/security personnel Team Redstone Active Shooter Awareness training UNCLASSIFIED // FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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CORRECT Seek cover, lock and barricade door. WRONG Team Redstone Active Shooter Awareness training UNCLASSIFIED // FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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During the Mumbai attacks, the terrorists started fires to increase the fear factor and literally “smoke” people out of hiding. Remember, the police are coming. We will get you out as quickly as we can. Block the gaps around doors as well as you can and try not to panic. UNCLASSIFIED // FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Team Redstone Active Shooter Awareness training

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IF SHOOTER COMES INTO ROOM OR OFFICE: Immediately make the decision to Take Cover, Run, or Fight. As a last resort, fight the shooter. Remember that your last resort may be your only resort. Rush with available people, throw things or use improvised weapons to take shooter to the ground When safe to do so, dial 9-1-1, ask for Redstone Police: give location, incident details and follow directions. Stay in place until “ALL CLEAR” signal issued by recognized authority Follow all directions of police/security personnel Team Redstone Active Shooter Awareness training UNCLASSIFIED // FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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As a last resort, FIGHT. Swarm shooter together, use whatever is available as a makeshift weapon to protect yourself and disable the subject. Team Redstone Active Shooter Awareness training UNCLASSIFIED // FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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INDIVIDUAL PROTECTIVE MEASURES Rescue efforts will be delayed until the shooter is stopped Attempts to rescue people should not be made if it will endanger persons in a secured area If you are trained, treat the injured Remember basic first aid For bleeding apply pressure and elevate If you work off post, some of the installation notification and protective measures will not be available. You will need to familiarize yourself with measures specific to your location (Examples: entry/exit locations, notification procedures (telephone, intercom), stairs). 25 Team Redstone Active Shooter Awareness training UNCLASSIFIED // FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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Team Redstone Active Shooter Awareness training FEAR Your own worst enemy!

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FEAR RESPONSES Sensory exclusion/distortion Time distortion Scared stiff Scared speechless Heightened sensory response Panic Fainting Loss of bladder and bowel control Loss of fine motor skills Loss of gross motor skills Loss of near vision. Vasoconstriction may be visible. Some people may forget to breathe. Auditory/visual hallucinations may occur. Team Redstone Active Shooter Awareness training UNCLASSIFIED // FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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What can you do to overcome fear? Instinct and nature will work against you. As your heart rate increases, your control will decrease. There are two subconscious body functions that can be consciously controlled: eye blinking and breathing. Breathing is tied to almost every other body function, slow your breathing and everything else will be more manageable. Four deep, 4-count belly breaths will slow your heart rate, lower your stress level and bring your body back under some degree of control. Team Redstone Active Shooter Awareness training UNCLASSIFIED // FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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Vasoconstriction Team Redstone Active Shooter Awareness training UNCLASSIFIED // FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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DIRECTORATE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES RESPONSE How will the police respond Law Enforcements first goal is to locate, contain and stop the shooter(s) Patrol(s) will respond to assess and confirm the situation The shooter will generally not flee when law enforcement arrives A thorough search will be conducted for additional shooter(s) The process is time consuming and individuals will have to remain patient and calm * Casualty assessment and evacuation will not be conducted until shooter is neutralized or it is deemed safe to do so by DES 30 Team Redstone Active Shooter Awareness training UNCLASSIFIED // FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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DIRECTORATE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES RESPONSE What police expect from workforce Follow instructions Keep hands open and away from their body. DO NOT HAVE ANYTHING IN YOUR HANDS; OFFICERS ARE TAUGHT THAT “HANDS KILL” Do not point at them, make quick movements, run, scream or yell Do raise your arms Spread your fingers Remain in secure areas until instructed to move by law enforcement You will likely be searched and escorted out of the area Be prepared To have weapons pointed at you Be searched Be handcuffed 31 Team Redstone Active Shooter Awareness training UNCLASSIFIED // FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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SUMMARY Be observant and report suspicious or unusual behavior Immediately report an incident Take a leadership role Seek and find a secure area Control your fear, and reassure others Treat the injured, if possible Know law enforcements objective – Their objective is to neutralize the threat Evacuation, wait until law enforcement arrives Follow up medical care, interview, counseling 32 Team Redstone Active Shooter Awareness training UNCLASSIFIED // FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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CLOSING STATEMENT Events are unpredictable Attacks can be carefully planned with specific targets Be prepared and consider now what actions you would need to take REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY/BEHAVIOR Concerns – Report to Supervisor Direct Threat – Call 911 33 Team Redstone Active Shooter Awareness training UNCLASSIFIED // FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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QUESTIONS? 34 Team Redstone Active Shooter Awareness training UNCLASSIFIED // FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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35 Points of Contact Active Shooter Awareness Training – (DES) CPT Jack Rush jack.rush@conus.army.mil 256-876-8090 (DES) Officer Michael K. Nelson michael.k.nelson@conus.army.mil 256-876-8090 Team Redstone Active Shooter Awareness training UNCLASSIFIED // FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY