Run, Hide, Fight: Surviving Workplace Violence

This six-minute video was produced with a Department of Homeland Security Grant by the City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Link to Run, Hide, Fight on The Best of PubLib for a full discussion of the video.

 

Although there is no JPL training credit for this 6-minute video,
we urge all staff to view it.

This six-minute video was produced with a Department of Homeland Security Grant by the City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security. It includes three key concepts ~

RUN – When an active shooter is in your vicinity:

• If there is an escape path, attempt to evacuate
• Leave your belongings behind.
• Help others escape if possible.
• Prevent others from entering the area.
• Call 911 when you are safe.

HIDE – When Escape is not possible:

• Lock and / or blockade the door.
• Silence your cell phone.
• Hide behind large objects.
• Remain very quiet.

FIGHT – As a last resort, and only if your life is in danger:

• Attempt to incapacitate the shooter.
• Act with physical aggression.
• Improvise weapons.
• Commit to your actions.

In addition to those key concepts of Run, Hide, and Fight – the video also discusses how to interact with law enforcement.

911 – When Law Enforcement Arrives:

• Remain calm and follow instructions.
• Keep you hands visible at all times.
• Avoid pointing or yelling.
• Know that help for the injured is on the way.

The information provided in the video has been endorsed by numerous law enforcement agencies.
Libraries are certainly not exempt from workplace violence. Many have disaster plans in place and policies and procedures that are meant to reduce the likelihood of violence.

However, they are open to the public and certainly permeable to people with ill-intent. Many are also open to an increasing population of concealed carry permit holders – including patrons and staff.

Link to Run, Hide, Fight on The Best of PubLib for a full discussion of the video.