If you are located in a building and it is possible to exit safely, follow these steps:
- Exit the building as quickly as possible and away from the immediate path of danger.
- Notify anyone you may encounter to exit immediately.
- While exiting, do not run in a straight line. If possible, use walls, furniture or other objects to block you from the armed subject.
- Once outside do not run in a straight line. Use trees, vehicles or other objects to block you from view.
- When you are away from the immediate area of danger, summon help any way possible and warn others.
- If communication is possible, call Lamoni Police, 911, and Dean of Students' office 641-784-5104, providing specific information on your location, the number of armed subjects and persons who may be involved, injuries, etc.
- Proceed to rally points (golf cart sheds at Lamoni Public Golf Course, Baughman Building, Coliseum movie theatre or Sale Barn).
If you are located in a building and exiting the building is not possible, the following actions are recommended:
- Go to the nearest room or office. Do not stay in an open hallway.
- Close and lock the door.
- Turn off the lights.
- Barricade yourself in the room with furniture or anything else to secure the door.
- Seek protective cover.
- Break a window to escape if no secondary exit exists.
- Keep quiet and act as if no one is in the room. Turn off or silence any electronic equipment that may make noise.
- Do not answer the door.
- If communication is possible from an on-campus phone, call Lamoni Police and/or 911.
- Silence your mobile device.
- Wait for the local Police to assist you out of the building.
If the shooter enters your classroom or work area:
- Throw objects at the shooter to distract and disorient him/her.
- Spill liquid on the floor to cause him/her to slip.
- SWARM the intruder and subdue him/her.
- Stand right beside the door so when he/she enters, you can quickly exit as he/she is entering.
If you are located outside a building and it appears that you can get away safely, follow these steps:
- Run away from the threat as fast as you possibly can.
- Do not run in a straight line. Use buildings, trees, vehicles or other
objects to block you from view.
- When you are away from the immediate area of danger, summon help any way possible and warn others.
- If communication is possible, call Lamoni Police, 911 or Dean of Students at 641-784-5104, providing specific information on your location, the number of armed subjects and persons who may be involved, injuries, etc.
- Proceed to rally points (golf cart sheds at Lamoni Public Golf Course, Baughman Building, Coliseum movie theatre or Sale Barn).
If you are located outside a building and running away is not a safe option, consider one of the following recommendations:
- Quickly assess the area and find a good place to hide.
- If death or serious physical injury is being caused to others and you
are unable to run or hide, you can choose to play dead among the victims.
- You can fight back. This is dangerous, but in some situations it might be the only option.
- If you are caught by an armed subject and are not going to fight back, do not look your captor in the eyes and obey all commands.
- Once the local Police arrives, follow their instructions.
What to expect from police officers:
- Do not run up to them. Stay in your location and show your hands. Their first priority will be to find the assailant to stop any further shooting.
- Give as accurate information as you have. Description of person (name if you know the person), apparel, gun, and any other details you remember.
- Stay at the rally point until the all clear is given.
Other recommendations:
- Minimize cell tower usage as much as possible so that emergency responders are able to communicate.
- Do not flee in your vehicle when evacuating campus.
- Confronting the active shooter could save other lives. Any distraction (making noise, spilling drinks on floor to make shooter slip, etc) will thwart the shooter’s plans and potentially lessen injuries.
- Never touch the weapon with your bare hands. Use a garbage bag from a trash can or the actual trash can to contain weapons until police arrive.