When first issued, the instructions were to first hide in a place in a preselected area that has a telephone and a locking door. Fleeing was considered a last resort. Following a review of several active shooting incidents, the advice has changed to follow this order:
- Run: flee the area
- Hide: in place or in the safest area possible
- Fight: defend in place
The evidence showed that fleeing the area was the safest action, even if the active shooter was in the room. When victims were hidden in a closet or room, once the shooter gained access, a large number of the occupants were hit.
