Shooters in churches: Federal panel's guidebook counsels 'run, hide, or fight'

The federal government has released a guidebook to help churches respond to shooters and other on-site emergencies as part of President Obama's executive actions to fight gun violence.

Titled "A Guide for Developing High-Quality Emergency Operation Plans for Houses of Worship," it offers suggestions and instructions apart from any laws or mandates. The guidebook is the work of a panel of 100 experts encompassing faith leaders, first responders, law enforcement officers, educators and emergency planners, who also released books for K-12 schools and higher education.

The faith leaders wanted to talk about making schools safer -- and more, Vice President Joe Biden said in announcing the guidebook. Read more

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