Active shooter incidents are often unpredictable and evolve quickly. In the midst of the chaos, anyone can play an integral role in mitigating the impacts of an active shooter incident.

In many cases, there is no pattern or method to the selection of victims by an active shooter, and these situations are, by their very nature, unpredictable and evolve quickly. 

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) aims to enhance preparedness through a "whole community" approach by providing products, tools, and resources to help people prepare for and respond to an active shooter incident.

Among them: an Options for Consideration Active Shooter Preparedness Video, which shows possible actions to take if confronted with a active shooter scenario. The instructive video reviews the choices of evacuating, hiding, or, as an option of last resort, challenging the shooter. The video also shows how to assist authorities once law enforcement enters the scene.

Download the printer-friendly Active Shooter Preparedness fact sheet.

Click here for additional information about active shooter preparedness.

And in course, in case of an emergency, or to report suspicious activity or events, call 9-1-1 or contact your local law enforcement.

Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security