Shooting Incidents
"Tools to Survive an Active Shooter", a new presentation developed by UCPD's Office of the Chief, draws on expertise from across the department to address this potential threat. UCPD hopes your campus group will contact us to arrange for a free live presentation, with a question and answer segment with the experts about what proven strategies we recommend. Call the Administrative Lieutenant, at 510/642-2379 to discuss your eligibility and make arrangements.
Events of the past years have called attention to the need to be prepared for a wide range of emergencies. The tragedies at Virginia Tech and DeKalb have caused campuses across the country to reassess their level of preparedness. At the Berkeley campus, our police department has for many years conducted training for our officers on responding to an active shooting incident. We reinforced that training again this year.
The awareness and preparedness of members of our community is equally important. We present this information for your use and distribution. Please feel free to contact us at police@berkeley.edu to make comments or ask questions.
If you witness any armed individual on campus at any time, immediately contact the Police Department via 9-1-1 (or 510-642-3333 via cell phone).
If the shooter is outside the building:
- Turn off all the lights and close and lock all windows and doors.
- If you can do so safely, get everyone on the floor and out of the line of fire.
- Move to a central and secure area of the building if safe to do so and remain there until an “all clear” instruction is given by an authorized or known voice.
- If the staff or students do not recognize the voice that is giving instruction, they should not change their status. Unknown or unfamiliar voices may be false and designed to give false assurances.
- Follow the direction of Police Officers as you leave the building, as they may direct you to one collection point. Keep your hands on your head or showing open in front of you.
If the shooter is inside the building:
- If it is possible to flee the area safely and avoid danger, do so. Do not attempt to flee if the shooter is between you and the exit. If you are unsure, do not attempt to flee.
- Dial 9-1-1 (510-642-3333 via cell) to give your location, if possible.
- Do not pull the fire alarm. It will provide the shooter with more opportunities to cause harm.
- If flight is impossible, lock all doors and secure yourself in your space.
- Get down on the floor or under a desk and remain silent.
- Get everyone else on the floor and out of the line of fire.
- If you encounter the Police, place your hands on your head or open in front of you, and follow their instructions.
- Wait for the “all clear” instruction.
If the shooter comes into your class or office:
- There is no one procedure that can be recommended in this situation.
- Attempt to get the word out to other staff if possible, and call 911 if that seems practical.
- Use common sense. If hiding or flight is impossible, remain quiet. Attempting to negotiate with the individual may be very dangerous.
- Attempting to overcome the individual with force is a last resort that should only be initiated in the most extreme circumstances.
- Remember, there may be more than one active shooter.
- Wait for the “all clear” instruction.
- Be careful not to make any changes to the scene of the incident since law enforcement authorities will investigate the area later.
- In case you must flee, do not go to the normal gathering site for your building. Get far away from the shooting scene and contact the Police Department.
Remember, if you hear the Alert Warning Siren on a non-test day, check in with 1-800-705-9998, emergency.berkeley.edu, or KALX 90.7 for more information.
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