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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 jhidy@acpl.lib.in.us

To finish your safety training, please complete the quiz.