ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate)

A Alert – Be aware of your surroundings and recognize signs of danger through your senses or notifications like mobile alerts and announcements.

L Lockdown – ALICE’s enhanced lockdown strategy buys time and fortifies safety when evacuation isn’t possible, keeping individuals secure until help arrives.

I Inform – Real-time information saves lives. Sharing accurate, timely details with those in danger—such as intruder location or movement—helps guide decision-making.

C Counter – As a last resort, Counter involves creating noise, movement, and distraction to disrupt the intruder’s focus. It is not synonymous with fighting.

E Evacuate – If safe, evacuate to distance yourself from the threat, using any available exits and moving to designated rally points, which should be practiced during drills.

ALICE Training^® is not designed to be sequential nor is it meant to be a checklist. ALICE teaches response options that can be used to stay safe in the event of a violent critical incident (VCI).