Mott Community College Active Shooter Reporting and Response:

Reporting Procedure:

If you witness an active shooter on campus, or a person with a weapon immediately call the Mott Community College Department of Public Safety (810) 762-0222 or 911.

• Report the location of the active shooter or armed individual.
• Report the number of shooters or suspects.
• Report the physical description of the suspect(s).
• Report the type of weapons observed (handgun, rifle).
• Report the number of victims and their location(s).

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When an Active Shooter is in the vicinity

Run/Evacuate:

• If there is an escape route, run/evacuate immediately.
• Leave your belongings behind.
• Do not try to move wounded people.
• When possible prevent others from entering the area.

Hide/Evade:

• If you cannot evacuate, find a place to hide out of the shooter’s view.
• Silence your cell phone.
• Turn off light and computers.
• Lock doors.
• When possible barricade the door with large furniture.
• Remain quiet.
• Dial 911 if possible to alert police to the shooter’s location.
• If you cannot speak, leave the line open and allow the dispatcher to listen.

Fight/Engage:

• As a last resort, and only when your life is in imminent danger, attempt to disrupt and/or incapacitate the shooter.
• Acting as aggressively as possible against him/her.
• Throwing items and improvising weapons.
• Yelling
• Committing to your actions.

Surviving an Active Shooter: What would you do?

Visit Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for additional Information

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What to expect when Law Enforcement arrives:

• Officer usually arrive in teams.
• Officers may be wearing different color uniforms representing several police agencies.
• Officers will be armed with handguns, rifles, and shotguns.
• Officers may use pepper spray or tear gas to control the situation.
• Officers may shout commands and may push individuals to the ground for their safety.

How to react when Law Enforcement arrives:

• Please remain in your secure areas until police arrive.
• Remain calm and follow officer’s instructions.
• Put down any items in your hands (i.e., keys, cell phone).
• Immediately raise your hands and spread your fingers.
• Keep hands visible at all times.
• Avoid making quick movements toward officers.

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MCC Intruder Lock Instruction Video

View the Instruction Video

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Surviving an Active Shooter

Presentation to Faculty January 26, 2016

• PDF Document PDF document
• Powerpoint Show PowerPoint document

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