An active shooter may be a current or former employee/student or an acquaintance of a current or former employee/student.

Managers, leaders, and co-workers may notice signs indicating the potential for violent behavior in a person. Alert your human resource department if you believe someone is showing these signs.

Indicator of Potential Violence: People typically don’t just crack; they show signs of potential for violent behavior over time. If these indicators are recognized, the person can often be treated. Signs of the potential for violent behavior may include one or more of the following:

• Increased use of alcohol or illegal drugs
• Unexplained increase in absenteeism
• Noticeable decrease In attention to appearance and hygiene
• Depression or withdrawal
• Resistance and overreaction to changes in policies and procedures
• Repeated violations of company or institutional policies
• Severe mood swings