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November 2017Mass ShootingFirst Baptist ChurchSutherland Springs, TX

26 killed20 wounded

October 2017Las Vegas NV

Shooter

32nd floor of Mandalay Bay Hotel

58 killed

Over 600 wounded

April 2013Boston Marathon

Two homemade bombs detonated

3 killedHundreds injured

16 people lost limbsYoungest 7-year-old girl

July 2016Nice, France

Cargo truck driven into Bastille Day celebration

86 killed458 injured

1. Situational awareness can save your life2. Survival in a crisis is a mindset3. How to respond to an Active Shooter Event

Three Critical Items

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Who Are They?• Less than 25% of active shooters have

mental health diagnosis (FBI 2017)• Only 1 in 4 have a criminal history• 88% of weapons acquired legally• 75% spent over a week in preparation

of the attack• Most warned via “Third Party Leakage”• Multiple stressors over the past year

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“The real problem with mass murderers is they are all sad & depressed enough to die; and angry or paranoid enough to blame others for their suffering.”

Dr. Park DietzForensic Psychiatrist

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12 Warning Signs of a Mass Murderer by Dr. Park Dietz

1. Threatening & intimidating comments2. Allusions to violence3. Excessive reference to mass murder or

shooting sprees -- real or fictional4. Excessive interest in police tactics5. Intimidating weapon comments6. Inappropriate communication

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7. Stalking potential victims8. Anger towards those in authority9. Depression or suicidal thoughts10.Paranoia11.Repeatedly blaming others for one’s problems12.Unreasonable complaints

12 Warning Signs of a Mass Murderer by Dr. Park Dietz

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Empower Your PeopleSurvival is not a skill setSurvival is a mindset!

The will to survive beats the skill to survive!

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June 2016Pulse Night Club

Orlando, FL

49 killed58 wounded

What was their mindset?

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April 2007 Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

32 killed23 wounded

What was their mindset?

Survival Signals That Could Save Your Life

Situational Awareness

• The ability to recognize and avoid a threat or potentially dangerous situation from a distance

• Minimize your chances of becoming a Victim to Violence

Situational Awareness

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The Gift of Fearby Gavin DeBecker

Intuition is always right in at least two important ways:

1. Always in response to something2. Always has your best interest at heart

SITUATIONAL AWARENESS COLOR CODES

Live Here

Situational Awareness Detractors

July 2016Nice, France86 Killed

Over 400 injured

What was their Situational Awareness?

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Recognizing Threats

Why do we observe and recognize a threat and

do nothing?

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Look for Anomalies

Every environment and every person has a baseline.

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Look for Anomalies

Things that DID happen that should NOT;

And things that DID NOT happen that SHOULD.

What was the norm for that environment at that time?

April 2013Boston Marathon Bombing

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Visually Harden the Target –The Target is… You!• Walk with purpose• Ensure nothing is dividing your attention• Acknowledge unknown people or possible

threats• Head on a swivel; shoulders back; head up• It is NOT fireworks!

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Reset the OODA Loop

• Acknowledge your threat• “Welcome to Subway”• “Pink Unicorn and Purple Jesus”• Eat grass and bark like a dog

ACTIVE SHOOTERRESPONSE

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“Of all the animals, man is the only one that is cruel. He is the only one that inflicts pain for the pleasure of doing it.”

- Mark Twain

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Random Violence Happens

We don’t have to embrace it, condone it, like it, or even understand it…..we MUST ACCEPT it is a part of today’s world.

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Acts of Violence• 2017 was deadliest year for mass killings in the US

in over a decade (USA Today)• 427 mass shootings (4 or more killed)

• FBI: one active shooter event every three weeks

• Children are 1,000 times more likely to be killed or injured as a result of school violence than fire.

Five Facts

8 ½ minutes

74%

5 Feet

4%

OWN YOUR 12 MINUTES

12 minutes

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What Do You Do?Flee FightFreeze

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Freeze or Hide

• Hiding or begging for mercy does not work

• 5 feet

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RUN• Best course of action• Move!• Shooter hits a moving target

only 4% of the time

GET OFF THE “X”!

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The Capital Gazette shootingAnnapolis, MD5 killed2 injured while trying to escape

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Final Option FIGHT BACK!• 25% of incidents ended after unarmed citizens

attacked the shooter

• Deny the Shooter access.

• Look for improvised weapons

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• Pen / Tactical pen• Hammer• Screwdriver• Box cutter• Letter opener• Fire extinguisher

Final Option FIGHT BACK!

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• Other improvised weapons• Cans of soup inside a pillowcase• Leg of a chair• Scissors• High heel shoe• Broken glass or mirror piece

Final Option FIGHT BACK!

IT IS DIFFICULT FOR THE BODY TO GO WHERE THE MIND HAS NEVER BEEN.

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Mitigate Your RiskThe only one responsible for your personal

safety in a time of crisis is…

YOU!

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Mitigate Your Risk• Be aware of your environment (anomalies) • Recognize “Third Party Leakage”• Recognize, Report, and Acknowledge

suspicious people• Signs of Domestic Violence• Always have a Plan

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Mitigate Your Risk• Plan escape routes – In every

building you enter!

• Dr. Dietz’ 12 Warning Signs

• If violence is the answer, it is the only answer!

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Go Home With This• Hiding does NOT work! • An active response by potential victims affects

the outcome. • Fighting back as a team significantly affects the

shooter’s ability to continue his attack.

• Average police response time is _____?• Average distance of the kill shot is ____ ft?

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Go Home With This• Never discredit your gut instinct

• Your body picks up on bad vibrations and signals

• If something deep inside of you says something is not right about a person or situation…

TRUST IT.

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STAY SAFE

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