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Safety Alert: Weapons Threat
Being threatened by a weapon such as a gun or rifle is a special situation where
serious injury or loss of life can occur. This can also include a knife, syringe
other object.
When confronted with a gun or other weapon ………………………
Stand still
Keep your hands where they can be seen
Obey the offender’s instructions
Do exactly what you are told and allow the offender to leave
Remain calm and quiet
Speak only when spoken to
Avoid staring or making eye contact
Observe, only if you can do so safely; offender’s appearance such as hair, eye
colour, height, weight, race, age and any identifying marks such as scars, tattoos and
speech patterns
Stay out of the danger area. The offender is in control so do not try to outsmart them
or investigate out of curiosity
Do not chase after the offender. Leave this to the police.
Observe the direction of departure and get away car (or means on transport) BUT
only if it is safe to do so
Call the police; ring 000 and give as many details as you can remember
Seal off the hold up area as evidence can be lost if people interfere with anything
Ask any witnesses to remain until the police arrive