The University Police Department has a well-developed plan for a coordinated response to a shooting incident. Although the university hopes it never experiences anything like this, it is important that everyone know what to do to if it were to happen on the UWF campus.

This type of incident is unpredictable, and your immediate response depends on the situation you face. The following guidelines are based on the best practices established by law enforcement.

If it is possible to do so safely, exit the building immediately when you become aware of an incident, moving away from the immediate path of danger, and take the following steps:

1. Notify anyone you may encounter to exit the building immediately.
2. Evacuate to a safe area away from the danger, and take protective cover. Stay there until assistance arrives.
3. Call 911 or 474-2415 providing the dispatcher with the following information:
1. Your name
2. Location of the incident (be as specific as possible)
3. Number of shooters (if known)
4. Identification or description of shooter(s)d. Number of persons who may be involved
5. Your exact location
6. Injuries to anyone, if known

4. Individuals not immediately impacted by the situation are to take protective cover, staying away from windows and doors until notified otherwise.

If you are directly involved in an incident and exiting the building is not possible, the following actions are recommended:

1. Go to the nearest room or office.
2. Close and lock the door. (note: classroom doors do not lock from the inside)
3. Turn off the lights.
4. Seek protective cover.
5. Keep quiet and act as if no one is in the room.
6. Do not answer the door.
7. Notify 911 or 474-2415 if it is safe to do so, providing the dispatcher with the following information:
1. Your name
2. Your location (be as specific as possible)
3. Number of shooters (if known)
4. Identification or description of shooter
5. Number of persons who may be involved
6. Injuries if known

8. Wait for police to assist you out of the building.

In the event of an active shooter on campus, the UWF Police policy is to immediately make contact with and stop the shooter. The responding officers' priorities are to:

1. Stop the active shooter.
2. Rescue victims
3. Provide medical assistance