Targeted Violence/Active Threat
Creating Civilian Readiness
It typically takes law enforcement three to five minutes to respond to reports of a violent attack. During that time, the actions of civilians on the scene will have the greatest impact on the eventual number of casualties. Ensuring civilians receive proper training and education on what to do when they face an active threat incident is critical to saving lives.
As law enforcement helps schools, businesses, churches, and other enterprises prepare for targeted violence, it is important that varying protocols are discussed and training and education are offered as resources and circumstances allow. Knowing how civilians have been trained to respond to an active threat will help shape law enforcement’s tactical response to any given incident.
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Emergency Preparedness Considerations Toolkit for Families and Agencies |
IACP |
Emergency Preparedness Considerations Toolkit serves as a roadmap to help law enforcement families, officers and agencies prepare for an emergency. |
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Ready Houston |
This YouTube video gives guidance for how individuals should react to active shooter threats. |
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DHS |
This document provides guidance to civilian businesses on how to prepare for an active shooter situation. |
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DHS |
This brief guide outlines DHS protocol on how civilians should respond to an active shooter threat. |
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Surviving an Active Shooter Event – Civilian Response to Active Shooter |
Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Program at Texas State University |
Video produced by the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Program at Texas State University regarding the Avoid | Deny | Defend method for civilian response to active shooter situations. |
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Developing Emergency Operations Plans: A Guide for Businesses |
FBI |
This guide is designed to be scalable depending on corporate size and to help businesses anticipate concerns and solutions. |
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Guide for Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans |
FBI, ED, HHS, DHS, DOJ, FEMA |
This document provides guidance and examples for developing high-quality plans for school emergency operations. |
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Guide for Developing High-Quality Emergency Operations Plans for Institutions of Higher Education |
FBI, ED, HHS, DHS, DOJ, FEMA |
This document provides guidance and examples for developing high-quality plans for emergency operations for institutions of higher education. |
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FBI, ED, HHS, DHS, DOJ, FEMA |
This guide provides houses of worship with information regarding emergency operations planning for the spectrum of threats and hazards they may face. |
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Incorporating Active Shooter Incident Planning into Health Care Facility Emergency Operations Plans |
FBI, HHS, DHS, DOJ, FEMA |
This document provides emergency planners, disaster committees, executive leadership, and others involved in emergency operations planning with detailed discussions of unique issues faced in a health care facility. |
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Active Shooter Planning and Response in a Healthcare Setting |
Healthcare and Public Health Sector Coordinating Council |
This document provides guidance to address and active shooter event that occurs inside a health care facility. |
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National Education Association |
This guide presents resources, tools, recommendations, and evidence-based practices for incorporating best practices in school mental health into school crisis plans. |
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Violence in the Federal Workplace: A Guide for Prevention and Response |
Interagency Security Committee |
This document provides guidance on planning, prevention, and response, as well as administrative inquiries and the assessment process. |
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Occupant Emergency Programs: An Interagency Security Committee Guide |
Interagency Security Committee |
This guide is intended to assist security planners for all buildings and facilities in the United States occupied by federal employees for nonmilitary activities. |
