ACTIVE THREAT RESPONSE

1. ACTIVE THREAT RESPONSE DFC Jason Willison DFC Troy Lipinski

2. “ I WILL SURVIVE!!!”

3. ALWAYS Conduct and maintain a realistic Personal Readiness Assessment !!!! • My surroundings??? • My condition??? • My situation???

4. “My Surroundings”SITUATIONAL AWARENESS • What is your immediate surroundings? • Where is the nearest EXIT? • What is your quickest path to that EXIT ? • What hazards exist near you?

5. “My Condition” SELF ASSESSMENT • Are you able to use stairs for escape? • What are your abilities and disabilities? • How do you react under extreme stress?

6. “My Situation”IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM • What is occurring??? • Is there a safety concern??? • What is the threat to me???

7. SURVIVAL IS TAiLORED • Different needs • Unique personal circumstance  • Individual emotion reaction  • Situation development 

8. SURVIVAL • KNOWN FACTS • REALISTIC OPTIONS =Plan of action!

9. A.L.I.C.E.

10. OBJECTIVES • Identify and understand the 5 elements of the A.L.I.C.E. concept. • Understand the importance of providing A.L.I.C.E. training.

11. OBJECTIVES • Recognize the value of available public address systems to provide real-time information to all persons in the attack zone. • Understand the OODA Loop and how it applies to active killer countermeasures.

12. Elements of A.L.I.C.E. • ALERT • LOCKDOWN • INFORM • COUNTER • EVACUATE

13. Why A.L.I.C.E? • Designed in 2001 by a Dallas/Fort Worth police officer in response to the Columbine Shootings in conjunction with his elementary school principal wife. • Asks the question “What are you doing while the police are responding?” • Vision is to have all citizens have the skills and knowledge of their options on how to respond to an active threat.

14. WHY TRAIN?Source: FBI study 2012 • Most violent intruder situations last between three and seven minutes. • FBI research has shown that civilians have stopped active killer events prior to police intervention.

15. WHY TRAIN? Source: FBI study 2012 • Police Intervention 51% • On-site resolution 49%

16. On-site resolution 49%Of these… Source: FBI study 2012 • Attacker stopped themselves 67% (Suicide 60% / left scene 7%) • Victims stopped attack 33% (Physically subdued attacker)

17. THE GOAL OF A.L.I.C.E. A.L.I.C.E. equips people with strategies to better prepare for life-and-death encounters.

18. ALERT

19. ALERT CALL 911 Announcing the threat immediately “Do Not” • Call the supervisor first • Let the boss make the call • Take time to investigate before acting

20. LOCKDOWN

21. LOCKDOWN • Attempt to find cover or concealment. • Remain quiet. • Constantly reassess your options. • Develop a plan based on any known information.

22. INFORM

23. INFORM • Information must flow freely during these events. PA Systems/Cameras • Staff should secure and use intercom or other public address methods to broadcast location of attacker and direction of travel. • Those in LOCKDOWN should use this information to identify escape opportunities or prepare for confrontation.

24. COUNTER

25. COUNTER • Determine what you have as weapons of opportunity. • Commit to your actions!! • Inundate attacker with violence.

26. COUNTER Weapons of opportunity. -Heavy objects to throw -Sharp office tools -Striking objects -Hands and/or overwhelming number of people

27. OODA Loop INTERRUPTION Counter Measure • Observe • Orient • Decide • Act

28. OODA Loop

29. Secure The Weapon

30. EVACUATE

31. EVACUATE When information indicates that escape is possible do so immediately. • Leave belongings behind. • Encourage others to leave with you. • Attempt to reunite with coworkers at a safe distance from scene.

32. EVACUATE Be where the danger isn't !!!

33. SUMMARY POINTS • Public address systems are critical to providing real-time information to all persons in the attack zone. • OODA Loop interruption is critical to active killer countermeasures. • Alice IS NOT a continuum. • Alice gives you options on how to react to an active threat.