Master Police OfficerDanny Chavez

Open to the public (some 24/7)

No entry screening

Emotional situations

Grudges: Financial, Medical Treatment, Care

Mentally ill, intoxicated, arrestees

150+ incidents at 140+ hospitals

235 injuries

51% in hospitals with less than 40 beds

1) Emergency Department

2) Outpatient clinic

3) Parking Lot

4) Patient Rooms

5) ICU

Random victims

Ongoing event

Looking for high numbers

Preplanned

Specific victim

Others may not be in harms way

Over quickly

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

• Have an escape route in mind

• Leave belonging behind

• Don’t let others slow you down

• Get as far away as possible

• Lock AND Barricade doors

• Stay out of shooters view

• Turn off lights and remain quiet

• Identify possible weapons

• Element of surprise

• Act with AGGRESSION

• Yell

Run If shooter is stunned

Follow instructions

Hands empty and raised

Answer questions if possible

RUN, HIDE, FIGHT!

Codes vs Plain speak

Communication across large facility/campus

Internal reporting system for suspicious behavior

Safety must be a top priority and ongoing assessments should take place

Disgruntled (ex)employee

Domestic situation (spouse, b/f)

Patient (family)/Vendor

Mentally ill

Terrorism

• Increased use of alcohol/drugs

• Depression/Withdrawal

• Increased mood swings

• Unstable, emotional responses

• Paranoia (everyone is against me)

• Veiled threats or comments