Active Shooter Training

This page contains information that may help you if you find yourself in an Active Shooter emergency, while at TCAT Memphis, or elsewhere. It is accessible to anyone, so feel free to share with friends and family. Please review this page often for updated information.

Run, Hide, Fight

Please watch this five-minute video about how to respond to an active shooter event. It is a demonstration of the Run, Hide, Fight strategy.

Disclaimer: This video contains a simulation of an actual active shooter event.

Run

LEAVE YOUR BELONGINGS
DO NOT GO TO YOUR VEHICLE
STAY LOW AND TRY TO FIND COVER
GET AWAY FROM CAMPUS
HELP INJURED PERSONS ESCAPE, IF IT WILL NOT HINDER YOUR ESCAPE
CONTACT 911 ONCE YOU ARE SAFE
POST ON TCAT SOCIAL MEDIA THAT YOU ARE SAFE AND INCLUDE THE NAMES OF THOSE WHO MAY BE WITH YOU

Hide

LOCK DOORS IF POSSIBLE
MOVE FURNITURE TO BLOCK DOORS THAT CANNOT BE LOCKED
REMAIN SILENT
SILENCE PHONES OR DEVICES
MAKE SURE YOU ARE OUT OF THE SHOOTER’S VIEW, ESPECIALLY IF THERE ARE WINDOWS
IF YOU ARE UNSURE IF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ARE PRESENT, CALL 911 TO CONFIRM

Fight

ONLY AS A LAST RESORT
YOU CANNOT REASON WITH AN ACTIVE SHOOTER
IMPROVISE WEAPONS
ATTACK WEAKNESSES
COMMIT TO YOUR ACTIONS
ACT FIRST AND ACT FAST
STOP THE SHOOTER AT ALL COSTS

First Responders

FIRST OBJECTIVE IS TO STOP THE SHOOTER, THEN EVACUATE AND TEND TO THE WOUNDED
KEEP YOUR HANDS UP WITH FINGERS SPREAD/ DROP ANYTHING YOU ARE CARRYING/ DO NOT ATTEMPT TO POINT
OBEY ALL COMMANDS IMMEDIATELY, WITHOUT QUESTION. ANY DELAY COULD RESULT IN YOU BEING MISTAKEN FOR A SUSPECT
IF YOU ARE UNSURE, YOU CAN CONFIRM LAW ENFORCEMENT PRESENCE BY CALLING 911

Emergency Alert System (Main Campus Only)

The TCAT Memphis Main Campus is equipped with an emergency notification system that can be utilized during an active shooter event. The system uses flashing blue lights and sirens when activated and provides a portal for employees to provide any updates they can. The system will also take over wall mounted monitors that are found in hallways and public areas to provide second-by-second updates as they are entered into the system.

• Open the website shortcut with your TCAT computer or your mobile device (faculty/staff only). Check for updates

• If you are safe, continue to monitor the website for updates

• Listen for chaotic sounds or gunshots

• Determine if your area is being threatened

• If threatened, run, hide, fight. If your area has an exterior exit, exit the building and leave the campus on foot

• If your area does not have direct exterior access, shelter in place. Silence your phone and use the website for updates and instructions

• Hallway digital signs will display updates in the system as well