The danger becomes real. You are involved in a dangerous situation and are responding. Actions will be dependent on the threat and the training received to respond.

The breakdown of mental and physical response to danger. You have not prepared for this emergency. Your brain gets overwhelmed with stress and has no information to know how to respond. Taking this training will help you know what to do to avoid being in this situation.

You are relaxed and alert. You are aware of your environment, including others around you. For example, you walk with your head up, taking in your surroundings. You make quick eye contact with others and observe body language. It is difficult to surprise you.  

You are unaware and unprepared. You are oblivious to your surroundings.

You have a heightened level of awareness. You have a sense that something is going to happen but are not sure what it is. For example, it could be a sense of danger, such as hearing a gun shot or seeing or smelling smoke . You will evaluate your environment and form a plan – either to evacuate the space or de-escalate an individual.

Observe: Have Situational Awareness.

Act: Protect Yourself.

Think: Choose the Safest Option Available.