It has been so tragic to read about the recent shooter events in Colorado and Wisconsin, so it should be no surprise that there is preparedness materials and training available to help you should you ever find yourself involved in such a situation.
The Department of Homeland Security document “Active Shooter, How to Respond” was first compiled in 2008 for retailers and mall operators. However, the guidelines are applicable to offices and any public gathering place. A companion pocket guide is also available. There is also an online FEMA training on this topic: “IS-907 – Active Shooter Response
Let us hope that none of us would ever have to deal with such a event, but now we know what resources exist if you feel the need to be better prepared.
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