Stay Safe: Firearms & Weapons Attack #ActionCountersTerrorism

Summary

This video provides crucial advice for responding to a firearms attack in public or at the workplace. The key steps include evacuating quickly and quietly if possible, choosing safe routes, hiding in secure areas if evacuation isn't an option, and contacting the police with important details about the situation. Viewers are advised to remain calm, avoid making sudden movements, and follow police instructions carefully. The video emphasizes the importance of preparation and staying safe in a high-risk situation, providing vital guidance for those facing a potential attack.

Takeaways

• 😀 Evacuating during a firearms attack is the best option, but only if it won't put you in greater danger.
• 😀 When evacuating, act quickly, quietly, and leave your belongings behind.
• 😀 Always assess the safety of your route before moving to ensure it doesn’t place you in the line of fire.
• 😀 If evacuation isn’t possible, hide and consider possible escape routes to avoid dead ends.
• 😀 Look for hiding places with reinforced walls and lock yourself in a room if possible.
• 😀 Keep your phone on silent and avoid making noise to prevent giving away your hiding spot.
• 😀 When you call the police, provide clear details on the location, attackers, and any casualties.
• 😀 Police will be armed and focused on dealing with the immediate threat. They may treat you firmly, so follow instructions carefully.
• 😀 Remain calm and keep your hands visible to avoid being mistaken for a threat by armed police.
• 😀 Only after the immediate threat is neutralized will police evacuate you to safety.

Q & A

What should you do if you hear gunshots in a workplace or other public area?

The best option is to evacuate, but only if doing so won't put you in greater danger. First, consider your route and act quickly and quietly.

What is the primary consideration when planning your evacuation route?

You should ensure the route does not place you in the line of fire and consider whether it's safer to wait for the attacker to move away before continuing.

If evacuation is not possible, what should you do?

If you cannot evacuate, you should hide. Look for a place with reinforced walls and lock yourself in a room if possible.

What are some important things to consider when choosing a hiding place?

When hiding, consider exits and escape routes. Avoid dead ends and bottlenecks, and make sure the hiding spot provides physical protection from gunfire.

How should you behave while hiding during a firearms attack?

Be as quiet as possible, switch your mobile phone to silent, and do not shout for help or do anything that might reveal your hiding spot.

What should you do if you manage to evacuate from the danger area?

Get as far away from the danger as possible. Try to stop others from entering the area, but only if it won't put you in danger.

What information should you provide to the police when you call 999?

Tell the police your location, provide descriptions of the attackers, their clothing and weapons, information about casualties, and any relevant details about building access.

What should you know about the police's response upon arrival?

The police may be armed and dressed differently depending on their function. Their first task will be to neutralize the immediate threat and prevent further casualties.

How should you interact with the police when they arrive?

Stay calm, follow their instructions, avoid sudden movements, and always keep your hands visible to show you are unarmed.

When will you be evacuated by the police after a firearms attack?

You will be evacuated to safety only once it is safe to do so, after the police have neutralized the immediate threat.