By Andrew Bell and Bruce Razey
During an active shooter event, it's critical that civilians know what to do before police arrive. From understanding the run, hide, fight concept to providing basic first aid, here's why agencies should teach people how to respond during a mass shooting.
By Andrew Bell and Bruce Razey
The recent back-to-back shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio show that the unthinkable can happen anywhere. Here are some of the steps police need to take immediately following such events to contain the incident and get responders and resources to where they're needed.
By Nicole Drumhiller
Despite more than 20 interactions with university staff and security about escalating harassment from a man who was stalking her on campus, Lauren McCluskey, a student at the University of Utah, was murdered in October 2018. Learn how threat assessment teams on campuses can help mitigate incidents of violence like this.
By Yael Shuman
When first responders are confronted with scenarios as horrific as the Littleton school shooting, it's inevitable that many will be left with deep psychological wounds. Since it is unlikely that Littleton will be the last such incident, it is essential that agencies conduct pre-trauma training to help responders recover faster and more fully after a worst-case scenario.
By Dr. Jarrod Sadulski
In active shooter incidents, the time it takes for rescue personnel to reach victims can be the difference between life and death. Find out how Swift Assisted Victim Extraction (SAVE) teams are trained to enter "warm zones" to reach victims sooner.
By Jon Hager
When college behavioral intervention teams review reports of concerning behavior, there are several courses of action they can take. Learn how intervention teams make decisions on how to respond to low and high level threats.
By Dr. Jarrod Sadulski
Fortunately, active shooter events are still rare in the U.S., but law enforcement officers should still take steps to prepare for being involved in one. This requires not only tactical training, but also emotional preparation, which should include creating a recovery plan.
