Calls for help were made. Shots fired at Fallbrook High School. It was a chaotic situation with many people wounded. Deputies from the Fallbrook Sheriff's Substation responded along with firefighters from the North County Fire Protection District and other local fire agencies and paramedics.
IT WAS ONLY A DRILL.
Watch this video from an active shooter drill that was held on Saturday, January 9th at Fallbrook High School. The scenario involved a stranger who just came to campus and opened fire. The scenario was repeated several times to accommodate deputies with various shifts to take part in the drill.
An active shooter by definition is someone who displays the ability and willingness to shoot people indiscriminately and without regard to his or her safety. It's a scenario that no one wants to think about, but law enforcement is ready to respond in the event a real emergency occurs.
The goal of the exercise is to practice positions in clearing rooms, rescue the wounded and evacuate potential victims while communicating with emergency personnel.
Nearby communities were notified about the training exercise through the Sheriff's website, Nixle, as well as social media accounts.
School Resource Deputies and Juvenile Detectives are assigned to high schools within the jurisdiction of the Sheriff's Department. They visit schools in their areas to ensure lockdown and evacuation procedures are up to date. They also work with school administrators to review emergency plans and familiarize themselves with the layout of campuses.
We want to remind students that if they hear any threats of violence or even potential violence, they can always approach our deputies or call the anonymous Crime Stoppers Students Speaking Out Tip Line at (888) 580-8477 or the Sheriff's Department at (858) 565-5200.
