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Active Threat Guide

AVOID starts with your state of mind

  • Pay attention to your surroundings.
  • Have an exit plan.    
  • Move away from the source of the threat as quickly as possible. 
  • The more distance and barriers between you and the threat, the better.
  • Call 911 when you are able and remain as calm as possible.
  • Call Campus Security at 808-735-4792 when you are able.

DENY when getting away is difficult or maybe impossible

  • Keep distance between you and the source.
  • Create barriers to prevent or slow down a threat from getting to you.  Blockade the door with heavy furniture.                 
  • Turn the lights off and any noise/media/TV
  • Remain out of sight and quiet by hiding behind large objects and silence your phone.

DEFEND because you have the right to protect yourself

  • If you cannot Avoid or Deny, be prepared to defend yourself.
  • Be aggressive and committed to your actions.  
  • Do not fight fairly.
  • If the suspect has a weapon, kick it away and place a trash receptacle over it.  DO NOT PICK UP THE WEAPON. Point the weapon out to police officers when they arrive.

How to react when law enforcement arrives:

  • Remain calm, and follow the officers’ instructions.
  • Put down any items in your hands.
  • Immediately raise hands and spread fingers.
  • Keep hands visible at all times.
  • Avoid making quick movements toward officers such as holding on to them for safety.
  • Avoid pointing, screaming and/or yelling.
  • Do not stop to ask officers for help or direction when evacuating, just proceed in the direction from which the officers are entering the premises.

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