Police

• TVCC Police are trained to enter the building immediately and move straight toward the threat.
• Their first priority is to stop the shooter, not rescue people right away.
• Rescue teams will arrive shortly after to help the injured and evacuate people.

What You Should Do

• Stay calm and do not interfere with police actions.
• Follow all officer instructions exactly.
• When approaching police, keep your hands up and visible so they know you are not a threat.
• Follow directions from both the first officers and rescue teams.

If an Active Shooter Is Nearby

Quickly choose the safest option for survival:

RUN

• Know your escape route.
• Leave immediately—even if others don’t follow.
• Leave your belongings.
• Help others escape if you safely can.
• Keep people away from danger areas.
• Keep your hands visible as you evacuate.
• Follow police instructions.
• Don’t move the wounded.
• Call 911 once you’re safe.

HIDE

Choose a hiding spot that:

• Is out of the shooter’s sight.
• Offers protection (locked office, heavy objects).
• Doesn’t trap you.

Secure your hiding place:

• Lock and barricade the door.
• Turn off lights, radios, TVs.
• Silence your phone.
• Hide behind heavy furniture.
• Stay completely quiet.

If you can’t run or hide:

• Stay calm.
• Call 911 if possible.
  • If you can’t talk, leave the line open so the dispatcher can hear.

Only if your life is in immediate danger:

• Act aggressively.
• Throw objects and use improvised weapons.
• Yell.
• Fully commit to stopping the attacker.