Un-securing an area:
• Consider risks before un-securing rooms
• Remember, the shooter will not stop until they are engaged by an outside force
• Attempts to rescue people should only be attempted if it can be accomplished without further endangering the persons inside a secured area
• Consider the safety of masses vs. the safety of few
• If doubt exists for the safety of the individuals inside the room, the area should remain secured
Contacting Authorities:
• Use Emergency 911
• 281-756-3700 ACCPD Emergency
• accpolicedepartment@alvincollege.edu
• Be aware that the 911 system will likely be overwhelmed. Program the ACC non-emergency line 281-756-3700 into your cell phone for emergency use or consider email. Email may be an option when unable to speak. Email is monitored by police personnel.
What to Report:
• Your specific location/building name and office/room number
• Number of people at your specific location
• Injuries and the number injured, types of injuries
• Assailant(s) location, number of suspects, race/gender, clothing description, physical features, types of weapons (long gun or hand gun), backpack, shooters identity if known, separate explosions from gunfire, etc
Police Response:
• Objective is to immediately engage assailant(s)
• Evacuate Victims
• Facilitate follow up medical care, interview, and counseling
• Investigation
