CY It is the policy of the Florence Police Department to resolve active threats by tactically isolating, containing and removing the threat and protecting CITIZENS that are effected by the threat. II. PURPOSE This written order establishes guidelines for the resolution of active threats that may occur within the area of operation of the Florence Police Department. III. SCOPE This written directive is applicable to all personnel. IV. RESPONSIBILITY All sworn personnel are responsible for complying with this directive. V. DEFINITIONS A. ACTIVE THREAT: Any current/on-going actions of an individual that create an imminent threat to the lives and safety of citizens or officers. An active threat is any action, if allowed to continue, will very likely result in the death or serious physical injury to one or more persons. B. ACTIVE SHOOTER IN A STRUCTURE: An individual inside a large structure who is currently firing a weapon at people inside the structure. The fact that no one has been injured does not NEGATE the fact that the individual is an active shooter. An active shooter poses an imminent threat.