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# [8.2] - Self Defense

> Run, hide, and fight guidance for Medical Services personnel during active violence.

If you find yourself in an active scene of violence:

## RUN

and escape if possible:

* Alert Control to the situation as soon as you’re safe.
* Leave any unnecessary equipment behind.
* Help others escape, if possible, but evacuate even if others don’t decide to follow you.
* Until Law Enforcement arrives, alert other people in the area and try to coordinate everyone to a safe evacuation point.

## HIDE

if escape is not possible:

* Get out of the threat’s view and stay quiet.
* Silence all electronics including radio if not wearing an earpiece (If wearing an earpiece, reduce volume as much as possible).
* Lock and block doors.
* Don’t hide in groups. Spread out along walls or hide separately.
* If it is safe to do so, inform Control of all important information (Location of threat/suspect, type of threat, number of suspects, suspect’s description).
* Stay in place until Law Enforcement Officers advise Code 4.

## FIGHT

as an absolute last resort:

* For All Tiers, do not use weapons, go hands-on and attempt to control the suspect by overpowering them. EMTs are certified in using their Non-Lethal Tasers as needed.