In the event of any active shooter or attacker, a rapid response by local law enforcement to the scene and communication from the College to the community by OleAlert would occur. Initial alert messages would be followed by critical information and regular updates.
(You must quickly determine the most reasonable way to protect your own life!)
ALICE AND HOW TO RESPOND WHEN AN ACTIVE THREAT IS IN YOUR VICINITY:
What Is ALICE?
ALICE is the original civilian active shooter response training program delivered with a trauma-informed approach.
Public Safety staff are available to any Faculty, Staff or Student group that would like to learn more about how to respond to threats on campus.
A typical ALICE training consists of a 2-3 hour classroom instructional session followed by a 2-3 hour practical session where scenario-based training is used to reinforce the material covered in the classroom training session.
ALICE
A
Alert – Be aware of your surroundings and recognize signs of danger through your senses or notifications like mobile alerts and announcements.
L
Lockdown – ALICE’s enhanced lockdown strategy buys time and fortifies safety when evacuation isn’t possible, keeping individuals secure until help arrives.
I
Inform – Real-time information saves lives. Sharing accurate, timely details with those in danger—such as intruder location or movement—helps guide decision-making.
C
Counter – As a last resort, Counter involves creating noise, movement, and distraction to disrupt the intruder’s focus. It is not synonymous with fighting.
E
Evacuate – If safe, evacuate to distance yourself from the threat, using any available exits and moving to designated rally points, which should be practiced during drills.
ALICE Training® is not designed to be sequential nor is it meant to be a checklist. ALICE teaches response options that can be used to stay safe in the event of a violent critical incident (VCI).
Why Schedule ALICE Training®?
ALICE Training prepares the community of St Olaf to survive the unimaginable. Our instructors bring years of experience with a blended teaching approach to training designed to fit your culture, environment, and expectations. Public safety is a team effort on the St Olaf campus and ALICE will help you take an active roll in that effort.
INFORMATION YOU SHOULD PROVIDE WHEN CALLING 911:
- Location of the active shooter (building and floor)
- Number of shooters (if more than one)
- Physical description of shooter(s)
- Number and type of weapons held by the shooter(s)
- Number of potential victims at the location
HOW TO RESPOND WHEN LAW ENFORCEMENT ARRIVES ON THE SCENE:
- Remain calm and follow officer’s instructions
- Immediately raise your hands and spread your fingers
- Keep your hands visible at all times
- Avoid making quick movements toward officers
- Avoid pointing, screaming or yelling
- Follow all commands while you are removed from the scene