Armed Individual Comes into the Classroom

· If possible, notify administration of the situation. Do not place yourself or students at risk to notify anyone of the situation.

· Do as the gunman demands.

· Do not make sudden moves which could frighten the subject (ask permission to move).

· Never argue.

· Take your time.

· Keep your students as calm as possible.

· Physical force should not be used unless someone’s life is in imminent danger.

· Talk to the gunman.

· Learn as much as you can about the gunman.

· Keep the gunman’s attention on you, not on your students.

· If more than one person is involved, concentrate on only the one person.

· Be observant.

· Do not stare at the gunman in observing him/her.

· Mentally record a detailed description of the individual and the weapon.

· Identify a distinctive feature and continue to concentrate on that one item.

· Remember what objects the intruder touches and preserve them for Law Enforcement.

· It is critically important to preserve the crime scene and never touch or move or disturb any possible evidence or objects at that site.

· If the gunman starts shooting tell the students to get down and lie on the floor. Take cover on the floor and/or behind equipment.