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Run. Hide. Tell. is a government message for the immediate actions anyone should take if caught up in a weapons attack, in any location. These sorts of attacks are rare in the UK, but they are generally fast moving and violent so we need to prepare.

UCA has adopted these well-known principles, staff and students should follow this if an attack happens:

RUN

• escape if you can
• consider the safest options
• is there a safe route? RUN, if not HIDE
• can you get there without exposing yourself to greater danger?
• insist others leave with you, but don’t let their indecision slow you down
• leave belongings behind
• do not attempt to film the incident. RUN

HIDE

If you cannot RUN, HIDE:

• find cover from gunfire
• if you can see the attacker, they may be able to see you. Cover from view does not mean you are safe. Bullets can go through glass, brick, wood and metal. You must still HIDE, even if you are behind a locked door
• find cover from gunfire behind substantial brickwork or heavy reinforced walls
• be aware of exits
• try not to get trapped
• be quiet, silence your phone and turn off vibrate
• lock and barricade 
• move away from the door

TELL

When it is safe to do so, TELL by calling 999 

What do the police need to know? If you cannot speak or make a noise, listen to the instructions given to you by the call taker:

• nature of the Incident – what is happening?
• location – where is the incident taking place? Give an address or general location
• suspects – where are the suspects?
• direction – where did you last see the suspects?
• descriptions – describe the attacker, numbers, features, clothing, weapons etc.
• further information – casualties, type of injury, building information, entrances, exits, hostages etc.
• stop other people entering the building if it is safe to do so

Additional resources

ACT for Education emodule on LearningSpace (mandatory for all staff)

Protect UK Advice

Protect UK Video

Short video explaining Run. Hide. Tell

Run.Tell.Hide Poster