AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) — With recent shootings happening in public settings, the lead instructor for the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office said everyone needs to have an exit strategy everywhere they go in today’s world.

Lt. Dee Humphries said people should always look for alternative routes and know all the exits for both indoor and outdoor events.

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He recommended separating from family or groups during an emergency, which would make a gunman have to aim harder than if everyone huddled together.

“Break barricades and windows if you have to,” Humphries said. “Get behind brick walls or hide if poss

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