WEBVTT 00:06.473 --> 00:07.307 This is the Federal 00:07.307 --> 00:08.675 Protective Service’s 00:08.675 --> 00:11.344 Active Threat Awareness Brief. 00:11.344 --> 00:12.645 The intent of this brief 00:12.645 --> 00:13.680 is to provide you 00:13.680 --> 00:14.781 with potentially life 00:14.781 --> 00:16.383 saving information to prepare 00:16.383 --> 00:18.251 for an active threat incident, 00:18.251 --> 00:20.186 should it occur at your workplace 00:20.186 --> 00:23.189 or within the facility where you work. 00:24.090 --> 00:25.291 We will accomplish this 00:25.291 --> 00:27.327 by introducing you to the four types 00:27.327 --> 00:28.895 of the active threat 00:28.895 --> 00:30.030 and the four components 00:30.030 --> 00:31.798 involved in being aware of, 00:31.798 --> 00:33.033 preparing for, 00:33.033 --> 00:35.301 responding to, and recovering 00:35.301 --> 00:36.970 from an active threat incident. 00:36.970 --> 00:39.072 Should it happen. 00:39.072 --> 00:39.973 Law enforcement, 00:39.973 --> 00:42.208 such as federal protective service 00:42.208 --> 00:44.010 officers, will be there 00:44.010 --> 00:45.211 for your protection 00:45.211 --> 00:45.979 and will respond 00:45.979 --> 00:47.380 to active threat incidents 00:47.380 --> 00:48.748 when they occur. 00:48.748 --> 00:50.884 However, as you'll learn, 00:50.884 --> 00:53.219 you may be in the best position 00:53.219 --> 00:55.855 to prevent attacks before they happen 00:55.855 --> 00:58.258 by reporting suspicious activities 00:58.258 --> 00:59.626 or to mitigate the damage 00:59.626 --> 01:00.894 as an incident evolves 01:00.894 --> 01:01.995 by taking proactive 01:01.995 --> 01:03.696 steps against the attacker 01:03.696 --> 01:05.465 until law enforcement arrives. 01:08.735 --> 01:09.969 There are four components of 01:09.969 --> 01:10.837 the active threat 01:10.837 --> 01:12.205 response cycle: 01:12.205 --> 01:14.874 awareness, preparedness, response, 01:14.874 --> 01:16.176 and recovery. 01:16.176 --> 01:17.444 Let's begin with module 01:17.444 --> 01:19.913 one of this training, awareness. 01:19.913 --> 01:21.915 What is an active threat? 01:21.915 --> 01:23.917 An active threat is an umbrella term 01:23.917 --> 01:25.185 for a multidimensional 01:25.185 --> 01:27.387 and interrelated group of threats 01:27.387 --> 01:29.189 that consists of active 01:29.189 --> 01:30.457 shooter, workplace 01:30.457 --> 01:33.593 violence, terrorism, and insider threat. 01:34.360 --> 01:35.762 While many of you are familiar 01:35.762 --> 01:38.298 with incidents involving active shooters, 01:38.298 --> 01:39.866 this active threat approach 01:39.866 --> 01:41.768 offers a more comprehensive coverage 01:41.768 --> 01:43.036 of the types of incidents 01:43.036 --> 01:45.138 that might threaten your facility, 01:45.138 --> 01:46.473 as some violent attacks 01:46.473 --> 01:48.274 may include more than one element 01:48.274 --> 01:51.277 within the active threat domain. 01:51.511 --> 01:53.546 For example, an attacker, 01:53.546 --> 01:55.215 such as the husband who carried out 01:55.215 --> 01:55.615 a mass 01:55.615 --> 01:56.382 shooting attack 01:56.382 --> 01:56.983 at the Inland 01:56.983 --> 01:58.785 Regional Center in San Bernardino, 01:58.785 --> 02:00.286 California, on December 02:00.286 --> 02:01.588 2nd, 2015 02:01.588 --> 02:04.390 may be an employee or an insider 02:04.390 --> 02:05.925 who is a politically extremist 02:05.925 --> 02:07.260 driven terrorist 02:07.260 --> 02:08.094 and carries out 02:08.094 --> 02:09.062 an active shooter 02:09.062 --> 02:10.396 type shooting rampage 02:10.396 --> 02:12.332 against his coworkers. 02:12.332 --> 02:13.766 An integral part of awareness, 02:13.766 --> 02:15.502 therefore, is a recognition 02:15.502 --> 02:17.036 of the overall threat 02:17.036 --> 02:18.238 and the types of threats 02:18.238 --> 02:19.739 that you need to prepare for. 02:21.241 --> 02:23.209 DHS defines an active 02:23.209 --> 02:24.511 shooter as an individual 02:24.511 --> 02:25.912 actively engaged in 02:25.912 --> 02:27.113 killing or attempting 02:27.113 --> 02:29.716 to kill people in a populated area. 02:29.716 --> 02:30.950 In most cases, 02:30.950 --> 02:33.186 active shooters use firearms 02:33.186 --> 02:34.888 and there is no pattern or method 02:34.888 --> 02:37.023 to their selection of victims. 02:37.023 --> 02:37.991 The active shooter 02:37.991 --> 02:39.325 indiscriminately chooses 02:39.325 --> 02:40.960 his or her targets to inflict 02:40.960 --> 02:43.263 as many casualties as possible. 02:43.263 --> 02:45.498 Active shooters also plan extensively, 02:45.498 --> 02:47.100 so they can deliberately inflict 02:47.100 --> 02:47.867 as much harm 02:47.867 --> 02:50.837 to as many victims as possible. 02:50.837 --> 02:53.406 Workplace violence is any act or threat 02:53.406 --> 02:54.841 of physical violence, 02:54.841 --> 02:56.943 harassment, intimidation, 02:56.943 --> 02:59.145 or other threatening, disruptive behavior 02:59.145 --> 03:00.547 that occurs at a workplace 03:00.547 --> 03:02.148 or is related to the employee's 03:02.148 --> 03:03.650 job duties. 03:03.650 --> 03:06.119 Terrorism is defined as the unlawful use 03:06.119 --> 03:07.320 of force or violence 03:07.320 --> 03:09.122 against persons or property 03:09.122 --> 03:11.257 to intimidate or coerce a government, 03:11.257 --> 03:12.859 the civilian population, 03:12.859 --> 03:13.693 or any segment 03:13.693 --> 03:14.460 thereof 03:14.460 --> 03:15.929 in furtherance of political 03:15.929 --> 03:17.830 or social objectives. 03:17.830 --> 03:18.932 An insider threat 03:18.932 --> 03:20.099 is generally defined 03:20.099 --> 03:21.367 as a current or former 03:21.367 --> 03:23.369 employee, contractor, 03:23.369 --> 03:24.871 or other business partner 03:24.871 --> 03:25.471 who has 03:25.471 --> 03:27.207 or had authorized access 03:27.207 --> 03:28.474 to an organization 03:28.474 --> 03:29.809 who turns against it in a 03:29.809 --> 03:31.544 malicious or violent way. 03:32.612 --> 03:33.213 Based on a 03:33.213 --> 03:36.216 2022 FBI active shooter report, 03:36.282 --> 03:38.151 46% of the incidents 03:38.151 --> 03:40.053 occurred in open spaces, 03:40.053 --> 03:42.655 followed by 28% in commerce, 03:42.655 --> 03:45.858 8% in education and residences, 4% 03:45.858 --> 03:47.927 in houses of worship and government, 03:47.927 --> 03:49.996 and 2% in health care. 03:49.996 --> 03:52.098 These percentages vary from year to year, 03:52.098 --> 03:53.132 but the trends have remained 03:53.132 --> 03:55.602 similar over the past decade. 03:55.602 --> 03:57.270 This graph depicts an increase 03:57.270 --> 03:58.571 in the rate of active shooter 03:58.571 --> 04:00.473 incidents over the years. 04:00.473 --> 04:00.907 The data 04:00.907 --> 04:03.910 show an increasing frequency trend. 04:04.777 --> 04:06.913 Here is a map which depicts all active 04:06.913 --> 04:07.814 shooter incidents 04:07.814 --> 04:11.517 that took place from 1966 to 2016. 04:12.051 --> 04:13.052 The point here is 04:13.052 --> 04:15.021 that these events can happen anywhere, 04:15.021 --> 04:17.957 so the belief that it can't happen here 04:17.957 --> 04:19.459 or at your workplace 04:19.459 --> 04:21.794 is a dangerous assumption to make. 04:21.794 --> 04:24.030 It is important to understand the threat 04:24.030 --> 04:25.832 and know how to follow your building's 04:25.832 --> 04:27.934 Occupancy Emergency Plan, 04:27.934 --> 04:29.535 and the response actions that help 04:29.535 --> 04:31.804 to increase your chances of survival, 04:31.804 --> 04:33.573 should an active threat incident 04:33.573 --> 04:35.041 occur at your workplace, 04:35.041 --> 04:36.509 within your facility 04:36.509 --> 04:38.111 or local environment. 04:38.111 --> 04:39.279 Situational awareness 04:39.279 --> 04:39.979 means knowing 04:39.979 --> 04:41.614 what is going on around you. 04:41.614 --> 04:43.316 If something looks out of place, 04:43.316 --> 04:43.850 report it 04:43.850 --> 04:45.752 to someone in a position of authority, 04:45.752 --> 04:47.253 such as a protective security 04:47.253 --> 04:48.388 officer, state 04:48.388 --> 04:50.523 or local police officer, or Federal 04:50.523 --> 04:52.258 Protective Service officer. 04:52.258 --> 04:53.393 This is important 04:53.393 --> 04:55.328 as you and your situational awareness 04:55.328 --> 04:56.663 are the first line of defense 04:56.663 --> 04:58.798 to prevent active threat incidents. 04:58.798 --> 04:59.666 Another component 04:59.666 --> 05:00.900 of situational awareness 05:00.900 --> 05:02.669 is to be wary of distractions 05:02.669 --> 05:04.270 that could interfere with maintaining 05:04.270 --> 05:05.772 situational awareness. 05:05.772 --> 05:06.472 This includes 05:06.472 --> 05:08.941 cell phone use, listening to music, 05:08.941 --> 05:10.810 and other distractions. 05:10.810 --> 05:12.879 In one active threat incident, 05:12.879 --> 05:14.280 an individual was listening 05:14.280 --> 05:14.914 to music 05:14.914 --> 05:15.481 as he entered 05:15.481 --> 05:16.949 a facility experiencing 05:16.949 --> 05:18.985 an evolving violent incident, 05:18.985 --> 05:21.754 and he was subsequently taken hostage. 05:21.754 --> 05:23.389 Had he not been listening to music 05:23.389 --> 05:25.692 and been more aware of his surroundings, 05:25.692 --> 05:27.126 he might have heard indications 05:27.126 --> 05:28.461 of the evolving conditions 05:28.461 --> 05:30.830 and avoided entry into the building. 05:30.830 --> 05:31.631 Finally, 05:31.631 --> 05:33.032 get to know your coworkers, 05:33.032 --> 05:34.500 as situational awareness 05:34.500 --> 05:35.435 also involves 05:35.435 --> 05:36.869 noticing risky changes 05:36.869 --> 05:38.905 in the behavior of your coworkers, 05:38.905 --> 05:40.373 especially if those changes 05:40.373 --> 05:41.874 occur abruptly. 05:41.874 --> 05:43.543 As we will discuss shortly, 05:43.543 --> 05:45.078 abrupt behavioral changes 05:45.078 --> 05:46.412 in a negative direction 05:46.412 --> 05:48.715 could mean that person needs help. 05:48.715 --> 05:50.283 Take interest in your coworkers 05:50.283 --> 05:52.051 and look out for one another. 05:52.051 --> 05:53.653 You are the first line of defense 05:53.653 --> 05:56.489 to prevent potential violent incidents. 05:56.489 --> 05:57.957 Understanding the personality 05:57.957 --> 05:59.192 traits of your colleagues 05:59.192 --> 06:01.127 will help you and others determine 06:01.127 --> 06:02.061 when someone may have 06:02.061 --> 06:03.596 difficulties in their life 06:03.596 --> 06:04.597 that may indicate a 06:04.597 --> 06:06.265 potential turn to violence. 06:07.233 --> 06:08.935 This model outlines the phases 06:08.935 --> 06:10.169 individuals might pass 06:10.169 --> 06:13.172 along their pathway to violence. 06:13.206 --> 06:14.941 It usually begins with a grievance 06:14.941 --> 06:15.975 that is then expressed 06:15.975 --> 06:17.944 by violent ideation. 06:17.944 --> 06:18.978 Most individuals, 06:18.978 --> 06:21.647 however, will remain at the second phase 06:21.647 --> 06:23.983 and not follow up with a violent attack 06:23.983 --> 06:25.017 because they will come up 06:25.017 --> 06:26.252 with a constructive way 06:26.252 --> 06:28.554 to resolve their problem. 06:28.554 --> 06:30.089 A minority, however, 06:30.089 --> 06:30.790 who may feel 06:30.790 --> 06:31.891 they are so angry 06:31.891 --> 06:33.626 that they have nothing to lose, 06:33.626 --> 06:35.061 may cross the threshold 06:35.061 --> 06:37.363 and begin planning an attack, 06:37.363 --> 06:40.366 followed by preparation for an attack. 06:40.800 --> 06:42.135 Selecting a target. 06:42.135 --> 06:43.569 Surveilling the target 06:43.569 --> 06:46.005 and then carrying out the attack. 06:46.005 --> 06:47.774 Note that it is always possible 06:47.774 --> 06:48.608 for an individual 06:48.608 --> 06:50.109 who crosses the threshold 06:50.109 --> 06:51.244 into taking action 06:51.244 --> 06:53.413 to stop at any of these phases 06:53.413 --> 06:55.248 and give up on a planned attack, 06:55.248 --> 06:56.582 or be noticed by someone 06:56.582 --> 06:58.151 in their social environment, 06:58.151 --> 07:00.253 for preemption by law enforcement. 07:00.253 --> 07:02.655 So not all planned attacks succeed. 07:04.090 --> 07:05.158 Whether in the office 07:05.158 --> 07:06.759 or working from home, 07:06.759 --> 07:07.560 you need to know how 07:07.560 --> 07:08.861 to report your concerns 07:08.861 --> 07:10.730 about suspicious indicators 07:10.730 --> 07:12.131 and the processes in place 07:12.131 --> 07:12.932 for the prevention 07:12.932 --> 07:15.701 of potential active threat incidents. 07:15.701 --> 07:16.736 Remember, 07:16.736 --> 07:18.504 successful prevention relies 07:18.504 --> 07:20.673 on appropriate intervention. 07:20.673 --> 07:21.707 Intervention may be 07:21.707 --> 07:22.875 in the form of security 07:22.875 --> 07:24.977 staff, human resources 07:24.977 --> 07:26.946 employee assistance programs, 07:26.946 --> 07:28.915 local mental health professionals, 07:28.915 --> 07:30.750 or law enforcement. 07:30.750 --> 07:32.385 Often, persons having difficulty 07:32.385 --> 07:33.586 coping just need someone 07:33.586 --> 07:34.954 to listen to their concerns 07:34.954 --> 07:36.088 and provide assistance 07:36.088 --> 07:39.091 in coping with their issues. 07:42.328 --> 07:43.796 It is also important to maintain 07:43.796 --> 07:44.964 situational awareness 07:44.964 --> 07:45.998 regarding your facility's 07:45.998 --> 07:47.767 security posture. 07:47.767 --> 07:49.035 To understand your facility's 07:49.035 --> 07:50.503 security posture. 07:50.503 --> 07:51.737 It is important to understand 07:51.737 --> 07:52.238 the difference 07:52.238 --> 07:54.307 between hard and soft targets, 07:54.307 --> 07:55.775 and how your facility might fit 07:55.775 --> 07:57.443 along the spectrum. 07:57.443 --> 07:57.910 In terms 07:57.910 --> 07:59.312 of accessibility 07:59.312 --> 08:01.747 of a facility to a potential attacker, 08:01.747 --> 08:03.916 soft targets are open to the public, 08:03.916 --> 08:06.652 with only limited areas off limits. 08:06.652 --> 08:07.854 Soft targets include 08:07.854 --> 08:09.589 most retail locations, 08:09.589 --> 08:11.457 hotels, restaurants, 08:11.457 --> 08:13.759 and other open public buildings. 08:13.759 --> 08:15.495 Hard targets, on the other hand, 08:15.495 --> 08:17.063 typically have several layers 08:17.063 --> 08:18.865 of perimeter security. 08:18.865 --> 08:19.599 Hard targets 08:19.599 --> 08:21.434 may include government facilities, 08:21.434 --> 08:22.902 private corporations, 08:22.902 --> 08:24.437 manufacturing plants, 08:24.437 --> 08:26.072 military facilities, 08:26.072 --> 08:28.207 and most critical infrastructure sites 08:28.207 --> 08:30.343 that tend to be well protected. 08:30.343 --> 08:31.410 Since active threat 08:31.410 --> 08:32.879 incidents can occur at soft 08:32.879 --> 08:34.313 and hard targets, 08:34.313 --> 08:35.581 having a security system 08:35.581 --> 08:36.549 is not a guarantee 08:36.549 --> 08:38.251 to preventing incidents. 08:38.251 --> 08:40.052 An insider threat will have access 08:40.052 --> 08:41.921 to both types of facilities, 08:41.921 --> 08:42.889 despite extensive 08:42.889 --> 08:44.690 security measures in place 08:44.690 --> 08:46.492 by virtue of their trusted access 08:46.492 --> 08:47.426 to the facility 08:47.426 --> 08:49.428 as an employee or contractor. 08:50.897 --> 08:51.864 The Washington Navy 08:51.864 --> 08:52.532 Yard shooting 08:52.532 --> 08:55.501 occurred on September 16th, 2013, 08:55.668 --> 08:58.037 when a man fatally shot 12 people 08:58.037 --> 08:58.638 and injured 08:58.638 --> 09:00.239 three others in a mass shooting 09:00.239 --> 09:01.874 at the headquarters of the Naval Sea 09:01.874 --> 09:03.543 Systems Command in southeast 09:03.543 --> 09:05.811 Washington, D.C.. 09:05.811 --> 09:07.280 The shooter was a contractor 09:07.280 --> 09:08.681 with authorized access 09:08.681 --> 09:10.950 to a highly secured site. 09:10.950 --> 09:12.018 Additionally, 09:12.018 --> 09:13.419 sometimes a security guard 09:13.419 --> 09:15.121 stationed outside or inside 09:15.121 --> 09:16.055 a facility 09:16.055 --> 09:17.990 could become one of the targeted victims 09:17.990 --> 09:18.958 in the attack 09:18.958 --> 09:20.126 to enable the attacker 09:20.126 --> 09:22.695 to gain access to the facility. 09:22.695 --> 09:23.696 This also occurred 09:23.696 --> 09:25.531 during the Navy Yard incident, 09:25.531 --> 09:26.599 where the shooter shot 09:26.599 --> 09:28.000 and killed a security guard 09:28.000 --> 09:29.368 at the building's entrance, 09:29.368 --> 09:31.704 and then stole the guard's access badge, 09:31.704 --> 09:32.872 which provided the shooter 09:32.872 --> 09:33.673 greater access 09:33.673 --> 09:36.242 to areas of the secured building. 09:36.242 --> 09:37.710 This is why it is important 09:37.710 --> 09:39.579 for you to be aware of your facility's 09:39.579 --> 09:41.547 Occupancy Emergency Plan, 09:41.547 --> 09:43.382 and the response measures in place 09:43.382 --> 09:45.518 to enable you to effectively respond 09:45.518 --> 09:47.620 when such attacks occur. 09:47.620 --> 09:49.922 This is the subject of module two: 09:49.922 --> 09:50.856 Preparedness. 09:53.859 --> 09:55.261 The first step in preparedness 09:55.261 --> 09:56.762 is understanding your facility's 09:56.762 --> 09:59.966 Occupancy Emergency Plan, or OEP. 10:00.533 --> 10:01.267 An OEP 10:01.267 --> 10:01.834 is intended 10:01.834 --> 10:03.336 to guide your response actions 10:03.336 --> 10:05.171 in the event of an attack. 10:05.171 --> 10:07.039 Knowing this plan can be as important 10:07.039 --> 10:09.542 as a facility's security systems. 10:09.542 --> 10:12.511 Take, for instance, surveillance cameras. 10:12.511 --> 10:13.813 These cameras are intended 10:13.813 --> 10:15.815 to discourage potential threats, 10:15.815 --> 10:17.516 but it is important to acknowledge 10:17.516 --> 10:18.718 that certain intruders 10:18.718 --> 10:20.453 might not fear the consequences 10:20.453 --> 10:22.788 of being seen by these cameras. 10:22.788 --> 10:23.656 Therefore, 10:23.656 --> 10:24.690 their effectiveness 10:24.690 --> 10:26.959 as a deterrent against violent intrusions 10:26.959 --> 10:28.327 may be limited. 10:28.327 --> 10:29.962 Nevertheless, these cameras 10:29.962 --> 10:32.365 play a crucial role in other aspects, 10:32.365 --> 10:34.200 such as identifying individuals 10:34.200 --> 10:36.035 present within the facility. 10:36.035 --> 10:38.237 Thus, physical security measures 10:38.237 --> 10:40.006 such as cameras or access 10:40.006 --> 10:41.140 control systems 10:41.140 --> 10:42.274 need to be complemented 10:42.274 --> 10:44.043 by an OEP that spells out 10:44.043 --> 10:45.444 policies and procedures 10:45.444 --> 10:46.879 that need to be strictly followed 10:46.879 --> 10:48.614 for upgraded security. 10:48.614 --> 10:49.749 As an example, 10:49.749 --> 10:50.516 an OEP 10:50.516 --> 10:52.151 should have a provision that explains 10:52.151 --> 10:54.387 how to handle an external individual. 10:54.387 --> 10:55.721 Tailgating an employee 10:55.721 --> 10:56.756 who is opening a door 10:56.756 --> 10:58.891 that requires an access badge, 10:58.891 --> 11:00.559 or how to handle an individual 11:00.559 --> 11:02.428 wedging a door to remain open, 11:02.428 --> 11:04.330 rather than closed. 11:04.330 --> 11:05.931 Knowing these security procedures 11:05.931 --> 11:07.233 ahead of time will enable you 11:07.233 --> 11:09.535 to manage visitor control effectively, 11:09.535 --> 11:11.170 thus minimizing the likelihood 11:11.170 --> 11:12.371 of a violent intruder 11:12.371 --> 11:13.572 entering your premises. 11:15.941 --> 11:17.410 Your facility’s OEP 11:17.410 --> 11:19.111 will specify the preferred method 11:19.111 --> 11:20.379 for reporting emergencies 11:20.379 --> 11:21.547 when they occur. 11:21.547 --> 11:22.314 An OEP 11:22.314 --> 11:23.416 should include 11:23.416 --> 11:26.118 procedures to account for all employees. 11:26.118 --> 11:27.787 An emergency notification system 11:27.787 --> 11:30.456 to alert you and visitors how to respond. 11:30.456 --> 11:32.958 Location of safe rooms at your facility. 11:32.958 --> 11:34.026 Location of exits 11:34.026 --> 11:36.162 and at least two evacuation routes. 11:36.162 --> 11:37.329 Safe destinations 11:37.329 --> 11:39.231 once your staff has evacuated. 11:39.231 --> 11:42.068 The location of local area hospitals. 11:42.068 --> 11:42.868 It is important 11:42.868 --> 11:43.969 that evacuation routes 11:43.969 --> 11:45.838 be posted in noticeable locations 11:45.838 --> 11:47.873 throughout your facility. 11:47.873 --> 11:49.608 Your facility’s OEP 11:49.608 --> 11:50.843 will include provisions 11:50.843 --> 11:52.011 to assist individuals 11:52.011 --> 11:54.180 with functional and access needs, 11:54.180 --> 11:56.382 such as crutches or wheelchairs, 11:56.382 --> 11:58.317 in the event of an incident. 11:58.317 --> 11:59.585 It will include provisions 11:59.585 --> 12:01.320 to ensure alert, notification 12:01.320 --> 12:02.922 and emergency evacuation 12:02.922 --> 12:03.556 are provided 12:03.556 --> 12:05.191 for individuals with functional 12:05.191 --> 12:06.726 and access needs. 12:06.726 --> 12:08.127 Train with supervisors 12:08.127 --> 12:09.428 to ensure persons with these 12:09.428 --> 12:10.329 needs are properly 12:10.329 --> 12:10.963 taken care 12:10.963 --> 12:13.432 of during all emergency incidents. 12:13.432 --> 12:16.569 Be aware of OEP’s provisions for the type 12:16.569 --> 12:18.170 of assistance required. 12:18.170 --> 12:20.506 The name of the persons volunteering 12:20.506 --> 12:21.741 to assist. 12:21.741 --> 12:23.709 The accountability protocol. 12:23.709 --> 12:26.679 The type of equipment required, if any. 12:26.679 --> 12:27.847 The evacuation route 12:27.847 --> 12:29.982 from the assigned workspace. 12:29.982 --> 12:31.083 If possible, 12:31.083 --> 12:32.651 assist in the identification 12:32.651 --> 12:34.120 of individuals with functional 12:34.120 --> 12:35.387 and access needs 12:35.387 --> 12:36.589 and that they will be accounted 12:36.589 --> 12:38.224 for during an incident. 12:38.224 --> 12:40.459 The OEP will also include provisions 12:40.459 --> 12:41.961 for training and drills. 12:41.961 --> 12:43.796 Be aware of training exercises 12:43.796 --> 12:45.397 that will be held at your facility. 12:49.435 --> 12:52.071 We now turn to the third component. 12:52.071 --> 12:54.306 Responding to a violent incident. 12:54.306 --> 12:55.741 A key reason why personally 12:55.741 --> 12:57.777 preparing to respond is important 12:57.777 --> 12:59.378 is that active threat incidents 12:59.378 --> 13:00.212 typically occur 13:00.212 --> 13:01.247 within a very short 13:01.247 --> 13:03.349 and condensed period of time. 13:03.349 --> 13:06.051 So your immediate actions are crucial. 13:06.051 --> 13:09.021 Based on FBI statistics, 60% 13:09.021 --> 13:10.489 of incidents concluded prior 13:10.489 --> 13:12.391 to first responder arrival. 13:12.391 --> 13:15.227 Similarly, over 56% of incidents 13:15.227 --> 13:16.896 ended on the shooter's initiative 13:16.896 --> 13:18.931 before the police arrived. 13:18.931 --> 13:20.132 Sometimes, when the shooter 13:20.132 --> 13:21.233 committed suicide 13:21.233 --> 13:22.468 or stopped shooting, 13:22.468 --> 13:23.269 and other times 13:23.269 --> 13:25.237 when the shooter fled the scene. 13:25.237 --> 13:27.907 Because of such a compressed time frame, 13:27.907 --> 13:29.275 you should not assume 13:29.275 --> 13:30.843 that the danger ends 13:30.843 --> 13:33.379 once 911 has been called 13:33.379 --> 13:34.647 with the expectation 13:34.647 --> 13:35.648 that law enforcement 13:35.648 --> 13:36.982 will arrive and resolve 13:36.982 --> 13:37.550 the incident 13:37.550 --> 13:38.951 without any issues 13:38.951 --> 13:41.253 or continuing concerns. 13:41.253 --> 13:43.189 When law enforcement arrives, 13:43.189 --> 13:45.191 the assailant might engage 13:45.191 --> 13:47.193 or take their own life. 13:47.193 --> 13:48.127 One of the most rapid 13:48.127 --> 13:49.862 law enforcement responses 13:49.862 --> 13:52.064 still had an extremely high number 13:52.064 --> 13:53.999 of killed and wounded victims. 13:53.999 --> 13:54.900 This was the case 13:54.900 --> 13:56.368 at the Aurora, Colorado 13:56.368 --> 13:59.371 Century 21 Cinemark theater shooting. 13:59.371 --> 14:00.406 In this incident, 14:00.406 --> 14:01.874 the first officer on the scene 14:01.874 --> 14:02.608 arrived within 14:02.608 --> 14:05.611 90 seconds of the initial call to 911. 14:05.878 --> 14:08.280 However, 12 people were killed 14:08.280 --> 14:10.082 and 58 were wounded due 14:10.082 --> 14:10.916 to the difficulty 14:10.916 --> 14:11.984 of containing the shooter 14:11.984 --> 14:12.818 during the attack’s early stages. 14:14.186 --> 14:17.022 Protective Security Officers, or PSOs, 14:17.022 --> 14:18.490 are present for your protection, 14:18.490 --> 14:19.658 should a violent incident 14:19.658 --> 14:21.360 occur at your facility. 14:21.360 --> 14:22.995 Get to know your PSOs. 14:22.995 --> 14:24.063 Know where they are 14:24.063 --> 14:26.165 located throughout your facility. 14:26.165 --> 14:27.733 Should an active threat incident 14:27.733 --> 14:29.235 or any other emergency 14:29.235 --> 14:30.669 occur in your facility, 14:30.669 --> 14:31.904 listen to the PSO’s 14:31.904 --> 14:34.640 instructions and follow their directions. 14:34.640 --> 14:35.941 Ultimately, however, 14:35.941 --> 14:37.576 it is up to you to take steps 14:37.576 --> 14:38.210 to increase 14:38.210 --> 14:39.545 your chances of survival 14:39.545 --> 14:42.081 during an active threat incident. 14:42.081 --> 14:43.849 As previously discussed, 14:43.849 --> 14:45.184 active threat incidents 14:45.184 --> 14:47.253 are not conveniently located 14:47.253 --> 14:48.420 and might occur far 14:48.420 --> 14:50.322 from your PSO's presence. 14:50.322 --> 14:50.890 Therefore, 14:50.890 --> 14:52.091 it is important to be aware 14:52.091 --> 14:53.325 of the response actions 14:53.325 --> 14:54.960 you can and should take 14:54.960 --> 14:57.930 until law enforcement personnel arrive. 14:59.732 --> 15:02.534 Response begins with you, and awareness, 15:02.534 --> 15:03.402 which we discussed 15:03.402 --> 15:05.371 earlier, is the first component 15:05.371 --> 15:06.772 towards developing effective 15:06.772 --> 15:08.874 preventative tactics and tools. 15:08.874 --> 15:09.808 Immediate alert 15:09.808 --> 15:11.477 notification of an active threat 15:11.477 --> 15:12.845 assailant on premises, 15:12.845 --> 15:14.847 and the protocol of run, hide, 15:14.847 --> 15:16.315 fight are two of the most 15:16.315 --> 15:17.583 critical response measures 15:17.583 --> 15:19.785 to enable you to take protective actions 15:19.785 --> 15:21.754 and increase your likelihood of survival. 15:23.255 --> 15:25.357 In an active threat situation... 15:25.357 --> 15:26.759 ...the “run, hide, fight” 15:26.759 --> 15:28.827 approach is not a strict sequence, 15:28.827 --> 15:30.429 but rather a set of responses 15:30.429 --> 15:32.798 determined by your circumstances. 15:32.798 --> 15:34.934 When it comes to running or evacuating, 15:34.934 --> 15:36.602 remember to plan your escape, 15:36.602 --> 15:38.237 leave belongings behind 15:38.237 --> 15:40.172 and keep your hands up. 15:40.172 --> 15:41.073 As you run, 15:41.073 --> 15:44.076 always consider potential hiding spots. 15:44.176 --> 15:46.111 Hiding involves finding a location 15:46.111 --> 15:47.546 out of the shooter's view, 15:47.546 --> 15:48.781 barricading doors, 15:48.781 --> 15:50.883 turning off lights, and silencing 15:50.883 --> 15:52.251 cell phones. 15:52.251 --> 15:53.852 In the case of a large group, 15:53.852 --> 15:55.187 take charge and unite 15:55.187 --> 15:56.822 for increased safety. 15:56.822 --> 15:59.091 Seek good cover like brick or steel. 15:59.091 --> 16:01.427 Not bad cover like drywall. 16:01.427 --> 16:02.494 Finally, fighting 16:02.494 --> 16:03.729 should be a last resort 16:03.729 --> 16:06.031 when your life is in immediate danger. 16:06.031 --> 16:07.132 Act with aggression 16:07.132 --> 16:08.734 and use improvised weapons 16:08.734 --> 16:10.235 found in your surroundings, 16:10.235 --> 16:11.603 such as office tools 16:11.603 --> 16:13.305 or a fire extinguisher. 16:13.305 --> 16:14.373 Your safety hinges 16:14.373 --> 16:15.975 on adapting these responses 16:15.975 --> 16:17.509 to your unique situation. 16:18.544 --> 16:19.845 During a violent incident, 16:19.845 --> 16:21.747 and if not in immediate danger, 16:21.747 --> 16:22.982 you should be prepared to render 16:22.982 --> 16:25.384 first aid to an injured colleague. 16:25.384 --> 16:26.852 A quick reference guide to help you 16:26.852 --> 16:27.186 be better 16:27.186 --> 16:28.587 prepared is available 16:28.587 --> 16:32.391 from DHS at DHS.gov/stopthebleed. 16:34.660 --> 16:36.395 During an active threat incident. 16:36.395 --> 16:38.263 The notification of law enforcement 16:38.263 --> 16:39.665 with timely and accurate 16:39.665 --> 16:41.333 information is critical. 16:41.333 --> 16:43.268 If attempting to dial 911, 16:43.268 --> 16:45.504 do so only when it is safe. 16:45.504 --> 16:46.905 Never assume that the police 16:46.905 --> 16:48.941 have been notified 16:48.941 --> 16:50.743 during an active threat incident, 16:50.743 --> 16:52.444 do not pull the fire alarm, 16:52.444 --> 16:54.013 as everyone filing outside 16:54.013 --> 16:55.114 could provide easy 16:55.114 --> 16:56.682 human targets to the active 16:56.682 --> 16:58.217 threat perpetrator. 16:58.217 --> 16:59.618 Your OEP will contain 16:59.618 --> 17:01.620 specific information regarding crisis 17:01.620 --> 17:02.287 and emergency 17:02.287 --> 17:05.290 communications for your facility. 17:05.758 --> 17:08.227 During a violent incident, the number one 17:08.227 --> 17:09.762 priority of law enforcement 17:09.762 --> 17:11.864 first responders is to eliminate 17:11.864 --> 17:12.865 the threat. 17:12.865 --> 17:15.834 First responders will also protect lives, 17:15.834 --> 17:17.102 manage the incident, 17:17.102 --> 17:18.771 and secure the scene, 17:18.771 --> 17:19.772 but their priority 17:19.772 --> 17:22.007 is to neutralize the assailant. 17:22.007 --> 17:23.675 When law enforcement arrives, 17:23.675 --> 17:25.444 you should take the following actions 17:25.444 --> 17:25.811 to help 17:25.811 --> 17:27.880 increase your chances of survival 17:27.880 --> 17:30.149 and to allow them to do their job. 17:30.149 --> 17:33.018 Remain calm and follow instructions. 17:33.018 --> 17:35.687 Keep hands raised with fingers spread. 17:35.687 --> 17:37.056 Do not grab officers 17:37.056 --> 17:38.791 or make sudden movements. 17:38.791 --> 17:39.391 Listen. 17:39.391 --> 17:41.126 They will be giving instructions. 17:41.126 --> 17:43.162 Proceed to the exit drected. 17:43.162 --> 17:44.563 If injured, ambulatory 17:44.563 --> 17:46.198 aid will be given outside. 17:46.198 --> 17:47.733 Give details of perpetrators 17:47.733 --> 17:48.967 to the officers. 17:48.967 --> 17:50.702 If you are a witness or victim, 17:50.702 --> 17:51.837 you will be interviewed by a 17:51.837 --> 17:53.739 detective or an FBI agent. 17:57.576 --> 17:58.811 We now turn to the fourth 17:58.811 --> 17:59.578 component, 17:59.578 --> 18:02.581 recovering from a violent incident. 18:03.082 --> 18:03.782 In the immediate 18:03.782 --> 18:05.551 aftermath of an incident, 18:05.551 --> 18:06.452 you should be aware 18:06.452 --> 18:08.053 of what needs to occur. 18:08.053 --> 18:10.089 Know that your staff will be asked 18:10.089 --> 18:11.223 to stay on the scene 18:11.223 --> 18:14.126 to provide any assistance if required. 18:14.126 --> 18:16.361 Know that the status of all employees 18:16.361 --> 18:17.296 will be checked, 18:17.296 --> 18:18.997 including procedures in place 18:18.997 --> 18:20.299 to account for all staff 18:20.299 --> 18:23.302 and the notification of their families. 18:24.036 --> 18:25.771 Those impacted will be provided 18:25.771 --> 18:27.072 assistance in benefiting 18:27.072 --> 18:27.906 from the Employee 18:27.906 --> 18:29.041 Assistance Program 18:29.041 --> 18:30.142 if required, 18:30.142 --> 18:32.411 as well as other assistance programs 18:32.411 --> 18:34.113 such as the Federal Victim 18:34.113 --> 18:36.215 Assistance Program. 18:36.215 --> 18:37.749 Your facility will reopen 18:37.749 --> 18:40.052 and resume business operations. 18:40.052 --> 18:41.253 The timeframes for this 18:41.253 --> 18:42.321 re-opening depends 18:42.321 --> 18:44.423 on continuity of operations. 18:44.423 --> 18:46.091 The severity of the incident 18:46.091 --> 18:48.727 and the resilience of your organization. 18:48.727 --> 18:51.063 Be aware of vigils, memorials, 18:51.063 --> 18:52.831 anniversaries and other events 18:52.831 --> 18:54.900 that may be held in remembrance. 18:54.900 --> 18:57.269 Remember, these types of violent attack 18:57.269 --> 18:58.237 incidents will affect 18:58.237 --> 19:00.005 not only those directly targeted 19:00.005 --> 19:00.939 as victims, 19:00.939 --> 19:03.742 but others indirectly involved as well. 19:03.742 --> 19:05.944 This includes their families and friends, 19:05.944 --> 19:07.546 as well as the larger community 19:07.546 --> 19:08.814 who will be impacted by the 19:08.814 --> 19:10.749 tragedy for a very long time. 19:12.784 --> 19:13.318 Make sure 19:13.318 --> 19:13.619 that your 19:13.619 --> 19:14.820 organization is strong 19:14.820 --> 19:16.155 in all four components 19:16.155 --> 19:17.122 of the active threat 19:17.122 --> 19:18.857 response cycle: 19:18.857 --> 19:21.460 awareness, preparedness, response, 19:21.460 --> 19:22.995 and recovery. 19:22.995 --> 19:24.296 You and your organization 19:24.296 --> 19:25.497 will attain resiliency 19:25.497 --> 19:28.500 against active threats. 19:29.601 --> 19:30.469 This concludes 19:30.469 --> 19:33.472 the Active Threat Awareness Briefing. 19:33.572 --> 19:34.273 What you've learned 19:34.273 --> 19:35.641 today is the first step 19:35.641 --> 19:36.909 in your becoming more aware 19:36.909 --> 19:37.543 and prepared 19:37.543 --> 19:38.610 to respond 19:38.610 --> 19:40.112 and recover from an active 19:40.112 --> 19:41.947 threat type event. 19:41.947 --> 19:43.382 These components are critical 19:43.382 --> 19:45.617 in increasing your likelihood of survival 19:45.617 --> 19:47.653 and a resilient recovery process.