Active Armed Offender Attacks

Escape
  • If you see a safe route, ESCAPE.
  • Move quickly and quietly away from danger.
  • Tell others not to enter the area, but only if it doesn't put you in any danger.
  • Take your mobile phone.
  • Do not let your belongings impede your ESCAPE.
  • Move as far away from the danger area as possible.
Hide
  • If you are unable to escape, HIDE.
  • Stay out of sight and silence your phones.
  • Move away from doors and remain quiet.
  • Try and put a sturdy physical barrier between you and the offender.
  • Help others but only if it does not put you or others at risk.
  • Constantly review the situation and your options based on the best available information.
Tell
  • When it is safe to do so, TELL.
  • Call the Police by dialing Triple Nine (999) when it is safe.
  • You may be asked about your location, surroundings, the attackers and the events that have occurred.
  • You may be asked to stay on the line and provide further information that the operator requests or if the situation changes.
Police Response
  • When Police arrive, follow their instructions.
  • Their priority will be to deal with the immediate threat to prevent further injury.
  • You should follow all instructions given by emergency responders.
  • Police may not be able to distinguish you from the offenders.
  • You will be evacuated when it is safe to leave the area.
  • It is important to remember:
    • Police Officers will be armed and could point guns in your direction;
    • Police may treat your firmly;
    • avoid quick movements or shouting and keep your hands visible;
    • Police priority is to locate the offender.