The ALERRT training center at Texas State University teaches that the first officer waits for one
officer as a backup correct answers hen the two officers go in, ignore any wounded or other
victims, and find the shooter and end the attack
Some states have not had an active school shooter incident, according to FBI statistics, between
2000 and September 2016, but 24 states have experienced an active shooter incident inside an
educational institution. Several states correct answers California (7), Colorado (2), Florida (2),
Louisiana (2), Minnesota (2), Nevada (2), Ohio (5), Oregon (2), Pennsylvania (3), Tennessee (2),
Virginia (4), Washington (2) and Wisconsin (2) -- have had multiple active school shooter
incidents since 2000
Active Shooter Defined correct answers An armed suspect(s) who is discharging a firearm at
civilians or law enforcement or randomly firing into an area where it is reasonably expected that
persons could be struck by suspect fire.
When calling 911, you should provide the dispatcher and the responding officers of the following
information: correct answers • Location of the active shooter• Number of shooters• Physical
description of shooters• Number of, type, and description of weapons held by shooters• Number
of potential victims at the location
When Law Enforcement arrives on scene: correct answers • Remain calm and follow
instructions• Put down any items in your hands (i.e., bags, jackets)• Raise hands and spread
fingers• Keep hands visible at all times• Avoid quick movements toward officers such as holding
on to them for safety• Avoid pointing, screaming or yelling• Do not stop to ask officers for help
or direction when evacuating
RUN: correct answers If there is an accessible escape path, attempt to evacuate the premises. Be
sure to:
Have an escape route and plan in mind
Evacuate regardless of whether others agree to follow
Help others escape, if possible