EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- An active shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people, most often in populated areas. In most cases, active shooters use firearms and there is no pattern or method to their selection of victims. In some cases, active shooters use improvised explosive devices to create additional victims and to impede first responders.
Lockdown - An announcement used on Air Force installations as a security measure to confine and restrict movement. All individuals, including military uniformed services, federal employees, contractors, dependents, or other people on an installation as a guest are required to restrict their movement when lockdown is declared. During lockdown, no person may enter or exit another area until all clear is broadcasted; unless movement is required to escape from a dangerous place or situation.
RUN, HIDE, FIGHT!
Run: Get away if safe and run as far away as possible. Leave your belongings behind. Evacuate even if others will not agree to follow you.
Hide: If evacuation is not possible, find a place to create a barricade between you and the active shooter. If possible, lock the door and/or block the door with heavy furniture. Turn off any lights and cover the windows.
Fight: As a last resort, and only when your life is in imminent danger, attempt to disrupt and/or incapacitate the shooter. Personnel should use whatever means possible to overpower the subject to save further lives. Use the minimum force necessary to subdue the shooter, however, deadly force is authorized when an individual reasonably believes they or others in the area are in immediate danger of death or serious bodily harm
The first law enforcement officers to arrive to the scene will not stop to help injured persons. Expect rescue teams comprised of additional officers and emergency medical personnel to follow the initial officers. These rescue teams will treat and remove any injured persons. They may also call upon able-bodied individuals to assist in removing the wounded from the premises.
Be Prepared - Anticipate emergencies most likely to affect you and your family. This guide will help you think through the basics of preparing yourself and your family for all hazards
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Questions? Please contact Edwards Office of Emergency Management at 661-277-4433 or 812ces.cexx.workflow@us.af.mil