ACTIVE SHOOTER SAFETY TRAINING

Why Establish A Plan?

It is no secret that an active shooter incident can occur anytime, anywhere, and to anyone. The FBI defines an Active Shooter as “one or more individuals actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a populated area” while the federal definition states that a mass shooting is of “3 or more killings in a single incident.” While we’ve seen such tragedies happen across the world, the United States has actually had the most active shooter occurrences out of any other country. Although these horrific events have terrified our nation, it is important to educate ourselves and others on the action steps necessary to be prepared and stay safe.

The Biggest Misconception With Active Shooter Safety

As Safety & Health Consultants, we have heard multiple organization representatives and individuals say that an Active Shooter event is not a concern as they themselves carry a concealed weapon and feel safe. We strive to show the importance of education on these types of situations and all aspects involved as a proactive measure. Through our Active Shooter Program, your company’s personnel will come to realize that a gun or other weapon used for fighting, should actually be the last line of defense. In fact, in the event of an Active Shooter, the FBI recommends the following measures to be taken: RUN-HIDE-FIGHT. We at Lancaster Safety certainly recommend using the FBI’s method, however, it is crucial to remember that these are reactive measures of the response plan as an Active Shooter is already present. Take the time to educate yourself and your employees to develop a proactive plan to approach these types of situations and potentially avoid such safety risks in the workplace.

Active Shooter Preventative Training Will Make a Difference

Employees that have completed active shooter training will respond differently in a real active shooter incident. Untrained personnel are more likely to experience shock, freeze up, mentally shut down and will be unsure of how to react.

Trained Employees

• Still will feel anxious
• Will think back to their training
• Prepare to respond as they were trained
• Commit and take action

Untrained Employees

• More likely to feel panic
• Fall into a state of shock
• May respond dangerously
• Unsure of what action to take

Take a Proactive Approach

Although situational attempts may be reactive; government and enforcement organizations have laws and regulations in place as a proactive approach to protecting others. We strongly encourage that you utilize these measures to create a proactive plan to provide the safest accommodations for your workplace or organization. Take the first step today by speaking with a Lancaster Safety Consultant who is ready to help answer your questions and guide you along the way! Call us at (888) 698-2362 or submit your contact information below.

Active Shooter General Awareness Training Overview

• Understanding the threats & risks to your organization and employees.
• The value of an organizational assessment. What are your strengths & weaknesses?
• Developing proactive countermeasures and training program.
• This program emphasizes a “mind set” and not an “after thought”.
• This gives you the opportunity to limit your liabilities and protect your own organization.

Remember that law enforcement and government organizations are reactive and not proactive.