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ACPL Safety TrainingDangerous Persons
Learning Objectives
By the end of this training session, you will be able to:• Locate information on dangerous persons in the Emergency
Response Manual• State the information contained in the new “gun law” enacted in
2011 that impacts public libraries• List the information contained on an Indiana gun permit• Name two steps to follow when a patron carrying a weapon is
sighted• Define what it means to be “confronted with a weapon” by a
patron• Define a “dangerous person”• Name three necessary factors that can escalate a situation• Use a training video to discuss an active shooter scenario
DANGEROUS PERSONBackground Information
Emergency Response Manual
Information on dangerous
persons can be found in
Category 4 and 4A of the
Emergency Response Manual
DANGEROUS PERSONIndiana’s Gun Law and Library Policy
Gun Law and Library Policy
Gun Law and Library Policy
DANGEROUS PERSONGun Permits & Types of Guns
Gun Permits & Types of GunsGun Permit
(License to Carry Handgun)
Types of Guns
DANGEROUS PERSONWhat to Do When a Patron is Carrying a Weapon
What to Do When You Detect a Firearm
Security’s Role
Security gets caller information, name, phone and department.
Security gets patron description, location and type of weapon, if known.
Security calls 911.
Security calls the librarian in charge, maintains visual contact via cameras and security officers, and the shift supervisor or officer in
charge responds to Security Center to assist with phones and calling departments.
DANGEROUS PERSONCategory 4A: The Use or Threat of a Weapon
Definition of Confrontation
What Should I Do If I am Confronted with a Weapon?
Call 911
Remain calm and escape if you have the opportunity
Direct patrons and staff away from the threat
If you cannot leave, take shelter and call 911
What Should I Do If I am Confronted with a Weapon?
Being confronted by a person with a weapon requires the following:
Stay Calm. If possible signal for help.
Focus on the individual and not the weapon.
Try to negotiate.
Stall for time by keeping the person talking.
Do not argue. Do what you are told to do.
Do not try to be a hero and grab the weapon unless you are trained to do so.
Escape quickly, quietly and safely if you are presented with an opportunity to do so.
DANGEROUS PERSONDefinition of “Dangerous Person”
CATEGORY 4: DANGEROUS PERSON
How Does a Problem Escalate?
Bystanders
Tone & Volume
Problem
How Does a Problem Escalate?
Bystanders
Tone & Volume
Threats
How can you take away one of these factors to de-escalate a situation?
Think of a scenario and how you would handle it.
USE IT OR LOSE IT
Active Shooter Video
Talk with coworkers about where you might shelter yourself or others in an active shooter situation.
Where are escape routes in your work area?
If unable to escape, how could you fight back?
USE IT OR LOSE IT
QUESTIONS?Information for all safety training has been provided by John Hidy, Security Services Manager, Allen County Public Library.
For more information or if you have questions, contact John Hidy, x1281or e-mail [email protected]
To finish your safety training, please complete the quiz.