Avoid, Deny, Defend

Follow this procedure during an act of violence

(robbery, hostage situation, workplace violence, active shooter) :

Move away from the source of the threat as quickly as possible.

Pay attention to your surroundings.

Have an exit plan.

The more distance and barriers between you and the threat, the better.

Keep distance between you and the source.

Create barriers to prevent or slow down a threat from getting to you.

Turn the lights off.

Remain out of sight and quiet by hiding behind large objects and silence your phone.

If you cannot Avoid or Deny be prepared to defend yourself.

Be aggressive and committed to your actions.

Defend yourself by all means possible.