project guardian overview
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This presentation includes an overview of Project Guardian, history of active shooter incidents and a few tips and tactics on responding to an active shooter incident.TRANSCRIPT
April 1, 2013 John Marrs
Camp Ocean Pines, Cambria CA
About Project Guardian
Formed after Sandy Hook shooting Professionals from various disciplines
committed to protecting our nation’s children
Addressing various issues involved (i.e., culture, training, physical security)
Providing unified & direct training for school staff, parents and children
About Project Guardian
About Project Guardian
Project Guardian is a group of dedicated professionals who volunteer their time and expertise for the safety and security of our nation’s schools.
Members of the project come from law enforcement, military, mental health and academic backgrounds. The project provides consulting, training, and legislative action to address modern issues that pose a threat to the safe learning environment of our children.
Mission Statement
Issues Involved
1) Politics – e.g., pro-gun vs. anti-gun2) Mental health issues3) Violent video games4) Physical security of school5) Lack of preparedness & training6) Mindset
Issues Involved
Time for action
Need a national, unified & cohesive strategy
Need to be speaking the same language
Two-Phase Plan1. What we can do TODAY2. Ideal future state with roadmap (five-
year vision) Seek private funding Seek grant money
Time for Action
Phase 1: What can we do now? Active shooter response training for
school staff & students Assess physical security of school
grounds Develop response & coordination
plan with local law enforcement
Phase 1: What we can do TODAY
Phase 2: What can be done in the future?
Teachers/staff trained in active shooter response
Training for students (tailored for age groups)
Implement physical security measures Legislation changes Teachers/staff as concealed carry permit
holders Private funding Grant money
Phase 2: The Future
“TEXAS TOWER SNIPER” Aug. 1, 1966 University of Texas at
Austin Charles Whitman, 25 years old,
climbed clock tower heavily armed 17 killed and 32 wounded Killed by Austin Police Officer Houston McCoy Lasted 1 hour 36 minutes
History of Active Shooter Incidents
History of Active Shooter incidents
“MCDONALDS MASSACRE” July 18, 1984 McDonalds in San Ysidro, CA James Huberty, 41 years old, walked into
restaurant and opened fire 21 killed and 19 wounded Killed by San Ysidro Police
Sniper Chuck Foster Lasted 77 minutes
Mission StatementHistory of Active Shooter Incidents
History of Active Shooter incidents
“LUBYS MASSACRE” October 16 1991, Luby’s Restaurant in
Killen, Texas George Hennard, 35 years old, crashed his
truck through window and opened fire. 23 killed and 20 wounded Committed suicide after
being engaged by police Lasted 16 minutes
History of Active Shooter Incidents
History of Active Shooter incidents
“COLUMBINE MASSACRE” April 20, 1999, Columbine HS Littleton, CO Eric Harris & Dylan Klebold set several
bombs and shot students and staff 13 killed and 21 wounded Committed suicide as
SWAT team moved in. Lasted 49 minutes
History of Active Shooter Incidents
History of Active Shooter incidents
“VIRGINIA TECH MASSACRE” April 16 2007, Virginia Tech U, Blacksburg,
VA Seung-Hui Cho, 23 years old, Barricaded
doors and shot fellow students 32 killed and 17 wounded Committed suicide as
police approached Lasted 2 hours 36 minutes
History of Active Shooter Incidents
History of Active Shooter incidents
“CENTURY CINEMA SHOOTING” July 20, 2012, theatre in Aurora, CO James Holmes gassed and shot people in
theatre. 12 killed and 58 wounded Fled as police arrived; arrested
near car outside theatre Lasted 7 minutes
History of Active Shooter Incidents
History of Active Shooter incidents
“SANDY HOOK” Dec. 14, 2012 Sandy Hook
Elementary School, Newton, CT Adam Lanza, 20 years old, forced
entry to the school and shot children 26 killed and 2 wounded Committed suicide when police arrived Lasted 7 minutes
History of Active Shooter Incidents
Lesser known school shootings 2/2/96 Frontier MS, Moses Lake, WA: 14 yo killed
3 before being subdued by coach 10/1/97 Pearl HS, Pearl, MS: 16 yo killed 2 before
being stopped by Assist. Principal with .45 pistol 5/21/98 Thurston HS, Springfield, OR: 15 yo killed
2 before being subdued by other students. 12/6/99 Fort Gibson MS, Fort Gibson, OK: 13 yo
shot 4 (zero deaths) before being tackled by teacher
3/7/01 Bishop Neumann HS, Williamsport, PA: 14 yo shot 1 (zero deaths) was overpowered by teacher.
Lesser Known Incidents
What can we learn from past cases?
Every time the shooter met an opposing force the killing of innocent people stopped
When stopped by police (vs. someone at scene when incident starts) an average of 12.1 people are killed **
When stopped by people on scene an average of 1.08 people are killed **
** Study of 20 active shooter cases at schools 1996-2013
Lessons Learned
Active Shooter PreventionINDICATORS Strange behavior of students (e.g.,
withdrawn, aggressive, overly cheerful) Unfamiliar/out of place people (watch
for demeaner, whole body, hands, waistline)
Bulky clothing or clothing that does not match the weather
Unusual activity of any kind
Active Shooter Prevention
Being aware Awareness
Color Codes of Awareness
WHITERelaxedUnaware
Unprepared
YELLOWRelaxed
Alert(Non-
specific)
ORANGE(Specific)
REDFight!
(Mental Trigger)
Active shooter response
ESCAPE: If possible, escape the location completely HIDE: If unable to escape, hide BARRICADE: secure area, turn off lights, find
concealment and cover REPORT: If able to do so safely, report immediately ARM: Arm with improvised weapons (ideally CCW) FIGHT: If shooter enters area, launch violent attack
Always question out of place people or studentsIf possible, distract shooter away from students
Possible Respone
Understanding conflict
OODA LOOP
Observe Orient Decide Act
Important to stress inoculate so you don’t freeze and can act quickly
Decision-Making
THANK YOU!www.Facebook.com/ProjectGuardianJohn Marrs: [email protected] Bartuch: [email protected]
“All that is necessary for evil to prevail is for good men [and women] to do nothing.”