What is a "room lockdown" and what should I do?

A Room Lockdown Response is used when it may be more dangerous to evacuate the building than to stay in the assigned rooms. Examples: Violent or potentially violent incident by an angry or deranged person or persons threatening with a gun or other deadly weapon; robbery in progress, etc.

IN GENERAL:

• Remain calm and stay with your group of students, faculty, staff, or visitors.
• Lock room doors and windows, and close shades immediately.
• Notify ABAC Police at 911 of the situation as soon as possible without endangering yourself.
• Notify Police of the type of disturbance, its location, the number of people causing it, who is involved, any weapon presence, and your name. Provide as much information as possible.
• Keep persons quiet and away from doors and windows. Consider persons with disabilities who may need assistance.
• If a gunshot is heard, keep people down near the floor and shielded under or behind room furniture as much as possible.
• Maintain a calming influence over your group. Reassure students, faculty, staff, and visitors that everything possible is being done to return the situation to a normal condition.
• Notify ABAC Police as soon as possible of any medical emergencies.
• Conduct a count of all persons and report any missing person to Police.
• Remain in the secure room until released by Police.
• If gunshots are fired and fleeing is necessary, run away in a zigzag manner, not a straight line.