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The Core Function
^f Law Enforcement
is to protect people
from violent predators!
What is an "active shooter?,"
Ongoing gunfire
directed at people.
Different from most other
"Shootings.
Where do active shooters target.?
Wherever people congregate.
Schools
Churches, synagogues, houses of worship
Work places
Shopping centers
Government buildings / meetings
Police departments
Entertainment venues
Health care facilities
Multi -family housing
etc.
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August 1966., University of Texas at Austin
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Resolved at 1:24 PM, direct interdiction by cop and civilian.
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Contrasting Incidents
Salt Lake City, Utah; April 15, 1999
Active shooter in LDS Family History library, downtown SLC.
Two police officers arrived, immediately entered the building.
95 elementary school students were inside the building at the time.
Gunman turned his guns toward officers, police killed him.
No one else was injured after police entered the facility.
Columbine High School
Littleton, CO; April 20, 1999
During the shooting,
Jefferson County sheriff's
deputies contained the EM"SCHOOL
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then dead.
Modern Police Strategy =
R2pid Intervention
Contact the shooter(s)
* Stop the shooting / apprehend the assailant
Rescue task forces with FD/medics
Stop the dying
Search (" clear") the entire facility.
Investigate; major crime scene processing.
➢ Assist with recovery.
Dixon High School
May 2018J. Dixon, Illinois
Police officer Mark Dallas
was inside the school
when shooting started.
Dallas exchanged gunfire
with the 19-year-old
suspect (who was
previously expelled).
Other than the
assailant, no one else
was injured.
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Stoneman Douglas High School
Parkland, Florida, February 2018
SRO was present when the
shooting started at 2:20.
Lockdown started 2:21.
The Broward County Sheriff's Office received widespread criticism for its
response, specifically for staying outside the school instead of immediately
confronting the assailant and for delaying entry by medics.
May 2022, Uvalde, Texas shooter was
reportedly active inside the school for up to
an hour before direct L.E. interdiction.
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Could the Uvalde strategy
happen in Washington?
"Culture eats strategy for lunch."
WSCJTC Active Shooter Curriculum
BLEAcademy is 720 hours of training:
86 hours are patrol tactics.
https://www.cmtc.wa.gov/docs/default-source/currici llo /kino-7-)0-hour-syllabus4undated-iulv-2021---revision-00---blea-821---823).pdf?sfvrsn=db6oa421 2
Patrol Tactics course, experienced LEOs...
• 24 hours. (Emphasizes time, distance, and shielding.)
https://www.cetc.wa.gov/training-education/patrol-tactics-24-hour-in-serviCE
Crisis Intervention Training (CIT)
2 hours each year. (Emphasizes understanding &patience.)
Zero hours are active shooter.
No active shooter class currently offered.
https://www.citc.wa.gov/training-education
WA Attorney General's
model policy for all WA LEAS
Critical Decision Making
(2)Officers may increase the time available for critical decision -
making by positioning an object between themselves and the
subject, being aware of their surroundings, and waiting for
backup and other resources, as available and appropriate.
(3) Officers shall not jeopardize their own safety or the safety of
others through tactical decisions that unreasonably place
themselves or others at risk including, but not limited to:
immediately approaching a person without proper evaluation of
the situation, failing to leave sufficient space between an officer
and the person, failing to give a person time to comply with
commands, or escalating a situation.
Model Use of Force Policy
Draft revised 5/20/22
Page 5
WA Attorney General's
model policy for all WA LEAS
De -Escalation
When possible, officers shall use all de-escalation
tactics that are available and appropriate under the
circumstances before using any physical force.
Model Use of Force Policy
Draft revised 5/20/22
Pages 6 and 7
Lessons for Law Enforcement
Texas Tower and N . Hollywood: have the necessary tools
Columbine: have the necessary training
SLC, Federal Way, and Dixon:
necessary tools works
Washington?
rapid intervention with
We need a culture of legal clarity and support for law
enforcement in our core function as protectors against ugly
violence!
Questions?
What Can Yoe Do to Prer)are?.
Acknowledge it can happen where you are. Therefore, plan for it.
Have a security plan. Have and train a security team.
Pay attention to your surroundings. Inform security if you see
Improve
your physical
fitness
— be ready to MOVE.
What
is your plan
for
people
who
can't
move
themselves?
Add segment on trauma aid as part of all first aid training.
Add trauma kits inside your facility.
1) Aid gloves
2) Tourniquets
3) Gauze, pressure dressing
4) Chest seals
Focus: "stop the bleeding."