An active threat is any situation that may escalate to violence or injury. These incidents can be unpredictable and may evolve very quickly, so it’s important to know in advance how to respond.

Active Threat: Know How to Respond

GET OUT: Your best defence is to leave the area, so planning for such an incident is important. Know your area and how to access an escape path quickly.

HIDE: If you cannot get out, you must hide or find a place to stay out of sight. If possible, barricade yourself in this place until the police come and get you. Do not let anyone in and stay out of the line of fire.

FIGHT: As a last resort, if you cannot get out or hide, you may have to fight. You must stop the threat and act aggressively as quickly as possible to prevent that person from harming you.

For additional information on how to respond to an Active Threat, visit the Safe at MacEwan Active Threat webpage. We also encourage you to watch the Shooter on Campus: Know You Can Survive video.

On Alert: Public Safety Threat around Campus

On occasion, police activity and/or incidents on and around campus may result in the campus being declared “On Alert”.

When your building is declared on alert:

  • Stay in the area that you are in
  • Remain calm
  • Await further instructions from MacEwan Alert or emergency responders
  • Do not leave until an “all clear” is given

From the Office of Emergency Management

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