If you are in the presence of an armed intruder

1- Remain calm and silent;
2- Avoid attracting the individual’s attention;
3- Avoid making eye contact with the individual;
4- Never attempt to stop an armed intruder;
5- Do not pull the fire alarm.

If you can exit safely

1- Leave the premises discreetly;
2- Keep your hands in the air and clearly visible so that the police know you are not a threat;
3- Tell everyone you meet to leave the premises immediately;
4- Once you are safe, call 911 and provide any relevant information you have regarding the threat at hand;  
5- Then call Security Service:

• Lise-et-Giuseppe-Racanelli building: 514 340-6611
• Decelles building: 514 340-6969
• Hélène-Desmarais building: 514 340-3869

6- Follow instructions from emergency response services (police/firefighters) and HEC Montréal’s Security Service.

If you cannot exit safely

1- Confine yourself in a safe location: lock the door and barricade it, if possible;
2- Cover any windows adjoining the hallway and stay away from them;
3- Turn off the lights and computers and any source of noise (put mobile phones on silent mode);
4- Hide;
5- Remain calm and silent;
6- Wait for instructions from the police or security staff before leaving the premises.