Preparing for active shooter threats is an increasingly common challenge. Although these events are a low-probability risk at any given site, the magnitude of improperly handling an event of this nature can have devastating effects on your business (i.e. negative PR, public perception, lost sales), your company culture, and possibly even your career.
The frequency of active shooter events per year has increased over the last decade. In a U.S. Department of Homeland Security study released in 2014, 160 active shooter incidents on U.S. soil were documented between 2000 and 2013, resulting in a total of 1,043 casualties.