Adopted at the 119th Annual Conference

San Diego, CA
October 3, 2012

Support of RUN.HIDE.FIGHT Training on Response to Random Acts of Violence and Training of Employers, Employees and Citizens.
Submitted by: Patrol and Tactical Operations Committee
PTO.031.a12

WHEREAS, random and senseless acts of violence are on the rise in both the public and private sector.

WHEREAS, many violent perpetrators appear to target defenseless victims, employers, colleagues and innocent bystanders.

WHEREAS, employers, employees and citizens need to prepare for all possibilities; review vulnerabilities and prepare plans to address a random act of violence.

WHEREAS, such a plan or reaction must be clear and easily understood by all possible employers, employees and citizens.

WHEREAS, The City of Houston has taken a proactive approach to educating its employers, employees and citizens in efforts to reduce the loss of life.

WHEREAS, Run.Hide.Fight Surviving an Active Shooter Event-a Department of DHS grant funded project, produced by the City of Houston's Mayors Office Public Safety and Homeland Security addresses the training concepts needed to minimize casualties in an active shooting incident.

RESOLVED, The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) duly assembled at its 119th Annual Conference in San Diego, California calls upon each state within the United States of America and the heads of all Law Enforcement agencies to actively support the RUN.HIDE.FIGHT approach. The adoption of a plan to provide the best chance of survival for all personnel.