Items Tagged with 'active shooter response'

Any variation of the Run Hide Fight training for civilian active shooter training continues to prove highly valuable.

The Northwell Health security leadership extends active shooter response training to armed and unarmed officers, ensuring an all-hands approach to violence.

Iowa school districts have been the target of several "swatting calls" referencing an alleged active shooter on/near the school's campus.

PASS updated its Safety and Security Guidelines for K-12 Schools, which offers securing school facilities best practices from subject matter experts.

Security and risk management leaders face a rapidly expanding threat landscape, requiring them to improve risk mitigation and emergency response.

Following a fatal shooting on its campus, MSU is updating its security measures. Changes will include increased surveillance and mandatory training.

Newport News Public Schools conducted a survey to determine desired safety measures. Changes will include metal detectors and additional officers.

Seven security organizations, including ASIS International and the National Association of State Fire Marshals, have sent a letter to Virginia legislature concerning conflicts of interest in a study group focusing on the use of active shooter prevention hardware in public buildings.

The Michigan state government's School Safety Task Force has released a progress report including initial school security recommendations for K-12 environments.

Security professionals have a duty of care to employees and users to protect them from physical threats. The threat of active shooter situations necessitates a proactive security response.