Run, hide, tell
Run, hide, tell is a simple technique used for public security in the United Kingdom in the event of a firearms- or weapons-based terrorist attack.[1][2] It was introduced by the Metropolitan Police Service in 2017.[3]
The three elements of the advice are:
- Run to a place of safety. This is a far better option than to surrender or negotiate. If there's nowhere to go, then...
- Hide – It's better to hide than to confront. Remember to turn your phone to silent and turn off vibrate. Barricade yourself in if you can. Then finally and only when it is safe to do so...
- Tell the police by calling 999.[4]
Videos
The National Police Chiefs' Council has released short public information films that contain the "Run, Hide, Tell" advice. The videos include:
- Run, Hide, Tell: Firearms and Weapons Attack on YouTube; and
- Run, Hide, Tell: Advice For Young People on YouTube.
References
- ^ Farmer, Ben (10 July 2017). "Holidaymakers given new 'run, hide, tell' advice to survive terrorist attack abroad". The Telegraph.
- ^ "Counter Terrorism Policing - Advice For Young People". www.counterterrorism.police.uk. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
- ^ Davidson, Helen; agencies (4 June 2017). "Met police use 'run, hide, tell' warning for first time during London terrorist attack". The Guardian.
- ^ National Counter Terrorism Security Office (18 July 2017). "Run Hide Tell A5 leaflet" (PDF). gov.uk. London: Government Digital Service. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 December 2018. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
This article incorporates text published under the British Open Government Licence: National Counter Terrorism Security Office (18 July 2017). "Run Hide Tell A5 leaflet" (PDF). gov.uk. London: Government Digital Service. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2 December 2018. Retrieved 2 December 2018.