Between 2000 and 2013, an estimated 160 active shooter incidents occurred within the United States resulting in 1043 casualties, 483 of which died (DHS, 2015). No pattern or commonality exists in the selection of victims; which supports that these types of situations evolve rapidly and are very dynamic. This essay will provide a training scenario for an active shooter response. There will be a discussion of the organizational goal, adjusted procedures, and their strengths and weaknesses within the organization, with an overall emphasis on effective communication.
An Escalating Problem:
The frequency of deadly active shooter incidents has increased to the point active shooter incidents have become a commonality in modern American society. According to an article published by ABC News (2016), recent reports from the FBI indicate the years of 2014 and 2015 twenty active shooter incidents occurred each year. This was nearly six times more than any other time in the preceding sixteen years. This creates a unique situation in which law enforcement officers must be adequately trained to respond, in conjunction with other law enforcement agencies to resolve these high risk critical incidents. The Interagency Security Council defines an active shooter …show more content…
If, the situation is still occurring in real time, first responders must have the mental and physically ability to deal with an active shooter situation prior arrival. To prepare for an active shooter situation, there must be an examination of a potential target population. A needs assessment should be conducted under the assumption that the risk of an active shooter event is high. It is important that each facility’s active shooter preparedness plan is tailored to address the particularities posed by the site. Once that has been established the following training plan should be
An Escalating Problem:
The frequency of deadly active shooter incidents has increased to the point active shooter incidents have become a commonality in modern American society. According to an article published by ABC News (2016), recent reports from the FBI indicate the years of 2014 and 2015 twenty active shooter incidents occurred each year. This was nearly six times more than any other time in the preceding sixteen years. This creates a unique situation in which law enforcement officers must be adequately trained to respond, in conjunction with other law enforcement agencies to resolve these high risk critical incidents. The Interagency Security Council defines an active shooter …show more content…
If, the situation is still occurring in real time, first responders must have the mental and physically ability to deal with an active shooter situation prior arrival. To prepare for an active shooter situation, there must be an examination of a potential target population. A needs assessment should be conducted under the assumption that the risk of an active shooter event is high. It is important that each facility’s active shooter preparedness plan is tailored to address the particularities posed by the site. Once that has been established the following training plan should be