Fema Active Shooter Test Answers
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active shooter definition
person who is actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area
who is required to mediate harm to victims
second wave of police officers and first responders
3 things you can do to respond to an active shooter
run, fight, hide
what is your priority in this type of situation
yourself
proper way to evacuate
leave out closest exit, go to designated spot from police, don't leave until told to do so
what is required in order to stop ashooting
deployment of law enforcement
how to let police know you're not the shooter
putting hands above head palms out fingers spread
important steps if you need to hide
room that can be locked close, lock all windows & doors turn off all lights small target/lay on ground dont respond to any voice commands until can verify w/ certainty that they are law enforcement
last resort of response to active shooter
fight
what to do when law enforcement arrives
follow their instructions dont make quick movements put down any bags/packages do not ask officer for help do not point/scream/yell do not leave and go home; potential witness
things to tell law enforcement
location of shooter # of shooter(s) physical description of shooter # and type of weapons # potential victims
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