Workplace violence, including active shooter events continue to be a potential threat for millions of workers in the U.S. each year. This reality has made it essential for businesses including the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center to provide additional active shooter training to all employees, contractors and students.

On December 8, 2022, the Aeronautical Center collaborated with the Oklahoma City Police Department to offer virtual Active Shooter Training. The event was hosted by the Office of Facility Management (AMP) and was open to all Center employees including contractors. Approximately 190 employees attended the virtual training session from their computers and conference rooms, and learned what to do if an active shooter is nearby and how to properly respond to the event. The RUN, HIDE and FIGHT principles were defined along with information on how to respond to law enforcement during and after the event.

Lieutenant Bryan Taylor presented information to the audience. He has been in the Oklahoma City Police Department for 18 years. He has been the Deputy Emergency Management Director/Homeland Security Coordinator since December of 2019.

Lt. Taylor has served as a Patrol Officer, an Investigator (Domestic Violence and Burglary), Patrol Supervisor, Field Training Officer, Investigations Training Officer, Crisis Intervention Team member, Drug Recognition Expert, and Firearms Instructor. He is also a certified Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) and National Incident Management System/Incident Command System (NIMS/ICS) instructor.

Lt. Taylor presented very helpful information, including what an active shooter is, what to do if it happens, and what to expect when police arrive on the scene. Additionally, statistics were provided about active shooter events that have actually happened, and how to identify threats. It can happen anywhere, including shopping malls, entertainment venues or sporting events, schools, houses of worship, work or government property to name a few. There are triggers that may cause people to act out in an aggressive manner. In many cases, people may leak their intentions to commit violent behavior. So, if you see something, say something.

For emergencies On Center:

• From a MMAC phone dial either 4-3444 or 911
• From a cell phone dial 405-954-3444
  *Note that every telephone on Center should have a FAA Form 1600-52, Security Telephone Card, with information regarding how to react to threatening calls, active shooter events, and what to do when law enforcement arrives. If your office does not have the required cards, please contact AMP-300 at 4-4571 to request copies.

For suspicious activity on Center that is not an emergency:

• Call MMAC Security Dispatch at 4-4566 or 405-954-4566
• Or report via ASH’s WebIRS system.

For emergencies off Center, the number to call immediately is 911, but if you need to report suspicious activity to the Oklahoma City Police Department, call (405) 231-2121.

The training was very informative and helpful for all in attendance. More information and resources can be found on the following websites:
FBI
DHS
FEMA: IS-907: Active Shooter: What You Can Do
ASH Workplace Violence Prevention and Response Resources
FAA Employee Assistance Program: 1-800-234-1327 TTY 1-800-456-4006