Public Advice
 

RUN, HIDE, TELL
Advice to members of the public

RUN

RUN

  • RUN to a place of safety. Escape if you can
  • Is there a safe route?
  • Can you get there without exposing yourself to greater danger?
  • Insist others leave with you
  • Leave belongings behind

HIDE

HIDE

  • If you cannot run, HIDE
  • It's better to hide than confront
  • Find hard cover from gunfire e.g. substantial brick work / heavy reinforced walls
  • Cover from view does not mean your safe, bullets go through glass, wood and metal
  • If you can see the attacker, they may be able to see you
  • Be aware of your exits, try not to get trapped
  • Be quiet, silence your phone and turn off vibrate
  • Lock / barricade yourself in

TELL

TELL

  • When safe to do so, TELL the police. Dial 999
  • How many attackers are there?
  • Where were they last seen? Which way are they heading?
  • Can you describe the attackers?
  • What weapons are they using? Rifles, hand guns, knives etc Examples of weapons which might be used
  • If you cannot speak or make noise, listen to the instructions given to you by the call taker