2023 Police Video: Active Killer Response
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Download the general guidelines for responding to an active killer situation directed towards University of Pittsburgh students, staff and faculty.
When faced with an active killer, evaluate the situation and:
- RUN if a safe path is available. Always try and escape or evacuate even if others insist on staying.
- Encourage others to leave with you but don’t let the indecision of others slow down your own effort to escape.
- Once you are out of the line of fire, try to prevent others from walking into the danger zone and call 412-624-2121 or 9-1-1.
- If you can’t get out safely, find a place to HIDE.
- When hiding, turn out lights, remember to lock doors and silence your ringer and vibration mode on your cell phone
- As a last resort, working together or alone, act with aggression; use improvised weapons and FIGHT.
When Law Enforcement arrives on the scene:
- Remain calm and follow officers’ instructions.
- Immediately raise hands and spread fingers.
- Keep hands visible at all times.
- Avoid making quick movements towards officers such as attempting to hold on to them for safety.
- Avoid pointing, screaming and/or yelling.
