Safety & Security: Run, Hide, Fight

Bishop David P. Talley and Dr. Chris Fay, president of Catholic Schools of Memphis, are encouraging the use of the FBI Run, Hide, Fight model to protect students, faculty, staff, and visitors from active shooters. The Diocese of Memphis shared this guidance following a school shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.

The framework provides three specific actions for emergencies on school property. Individuals should run by evacuating the area when possible, hide by securing themselves in a safe location if evacuation is not an option, or fight as an absolute last resort when facing an immediate threat to life. The diocese stated that preparing with these options helps Catholic schools strengthen their readiness and respond more effectively during emergencies.