During an act of violence (e.g. robbery, hostage situation, workplace violence, active shooter):

AVOID starts with your state of mind.

• Pay attention to your surroundings.

• Have an exit plan.

• Move away from the source of the threat as quickly as possible.

• The more distance and barriers between you and the threat, the better.

        

DENY when getting away is difficult or maybe even impossible.

• Keep distance between you and the source.

• Create barriers  to prevent or slow down a threat from getting to you.                   

• Turn the lights off.

• Remain out of sight and quiet by hiding behind large objects and silence your phone.

DEFEND because you have the right to protect yourself. 

• If you cannot Avoid or Deny  be prepared to defend yourself.

• Be aggressive and committed to your actions.  

• Do not fight fairly.  THIS IS ABOUT SURVIVAL.

CALL 911 when you are in a safe area.

When Law Enforcement arrives, SHOW YOUR HANDS AND FOLLOW COMMANDS.
Remember that Failure to Plan is Planning to Fail.