Targeted Violence Considerations

Question 1

Targeted Violence

Answer 1

An incident of violence in which a known or knowable attacker selects a particular target prior to their violent attack.

Question 2

An active shooter

Answer 2

An individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area.

Question 3

Rapid mass murder

Answer 3

Four or more people being killed in less than 20 minutes in a public location.

Question 4

Aside from firearms, what weapon(s) have targeted violence suspects used?

Answer 4

Knives and explosives

Question 5

Indicators of potential violence by an employee

Answer 5

> increased use of alcohol and/or illegal drugs

> unexplained increase in absenteeism using vague physical complaints

> noticeable decrease in attention to appearance and hygiene

> depression or withdrawal

> resistance and overreaction to changes in policy and procedures

> repeated violations of company policies

> increased severe mood swings

> explosive outbursts of anger or rage without provocation

> suicidal or comments about “putting things in order”

> behavior which is suspect of paranoia

> increasingly talks of problems at home

> escalation of domestic problems into the workplace

> Talk of severe financial problems

> talk of previous incidents of violence

> empathy with individuals committing violence

> increase in unsolicited comments about firearms, other dangerous weapons, and violent crimes

Question 6

Demographic of active threat in workplace

Answer 6

Active shooter or active threat may be a current or former employee, or an acquaintance of a current or former employee.

Question 7

Profile of the shooter

Answer 7

> no history of prior violent or criminal behavior

> non affiliated attackers have felt bullied, persecuted, or injured by others prior to an attack

> “lone wolf”

Question 8

Goal of active threat

Answer 8

To kill as many people as quickly as possible.

Question 9

To become an inactive threat the suspect might:

Answer 9

• stop on their own
• be stopped by another person
• transition from an active threat to a barricade suspect situation

Question 10

Most attackers showed some history of suicidal attempts or ___________.

Answer 10

Depression

Question 11

Improving your chances of survival

Answer 11

Be aware of your environment and any possible dangers.

Take note of the two nearest exits in any facility you visit.

Secure the door and remain where you are (if you are in an office) or move to a room and secure the door (if you’re in a hallway).

Attempt to take the suspect down (as a last resort).

Call 911 when it is safe to do so!

When the suspect is at close range and you cannot flee, your chance of survival is much greater if you try to incapacitate him.

Question 12

You should ask the following questions:

Answer 12

Can you escape?

Can you shelter in place?

Can you take cover?

Can you play dead?

Have you called law enforcement?

Are you prepared to attack the attacker?

Question 13

In addition to knowledge of the doors and furniture, what should you know?

Answer 13

Which rooms have a landline phone so that you can call law enforcement. Also a landline phone displays your precise location to 911 operator, whereas your cellular phone might display the nearest cellular tower.

Question 14

Alice program

Answer 14

Alert
Lockdown
Inform
Counter
Escape

Question 15

FBI and DHS

Answer 15

Run, hide, fight

Question 16

Prevention considerations

Answer 16

Plan desk orientations

Design cubicle heights

Design standards such as door closures, double-handles, and door wedges

Question 17

Perform a safety and security audit

Answer 17

Evacuation routes

Assemble crisis kits

Question 18

A survival mindset is composed of which three components?

Answer 18

Awareness, preparation, and rehearsal

Question 19

It is recommended to place __________ floor plans near entrances and exists for first responders.

Answer 19

Removable

Question 20

Common weapons used

Answer 20

Revolver, semi-automatic pistol, shot gun, assault rifle

Question 21

Adopting the survival mindset

Answer 21

Remain calm, yell for help, do something to survive.

Question 22

Whose responsibility is it to recover the victims?

Answer 22

Secondary officers.

Question 23

A survival mindset is composed of which three components?

Answer 23

Awareness, preparation, and rehearsal

Question 24

Who is responsible for protecting employees from an active shooter or active threat?

Answer 24

Everyone

Question 25

When law enforcement officers arrive, what is their first priority?

Answer 25

Stop the active shooter as soon as possible.

Question 26

A new term replacing the phrase “active shooter” is ________.

Answer 26

Rapid mass murder

Question 27

If you are injured during an active threat and if initial law enforcement contacts you while the suspect is actively harming others, what might peace officers do?

Answer 27

Ask you brief questions about the suspect.

Question 28

If you see an active shooter or active threat, you should______ sound an alarm to alert others of the danger.

Answer 28

Never

Question 29

Where do the majority of active shooter or active threat incidents occur?

Answer 29

Commercial

Question 30

Which program does the FBI recommend when faced with an active shooter or active threat?

Answer 30

Rub, hide, fight.