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.
