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Active Shooter/Gunfire

RUN – HIDE – FIGHT

NOTIFY:

  • 911 for NYPD

  • EHS Emergency Phone

To report an incident involving a firearm or shots fired:

  • Immediately call 911 (NYPD) & the EHS Emergency Phone.

  • Provide your name, location, and telephone number.

  • Explain the situation in detail including known injuries.

  • Describe shooter(s) to respondent.

  • Provide last known location of shooter(s).

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If possible, try to get a description of the shooter(s):

  • Gender.

  • Hair color.

  • Height, weight.

  • Complexion.

  • General build.

  • Facial hair.

  • Markings: tattoos/piercing/scars.

  • Clothing.

If possible, try to get a description of the weapon(s):

  • How many weapons do/did you see?