Active Shooter Awarness
Active shooter awareness is an important topic that focuses on understanding the potential dangers, recognizing warning signs, and how to respond in an active shooter situation. This information is crucial because it could equip individuals with knowledge that could potentially save lives, including their own in an active shooter incident.
Did you Know?
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According to the FBI there were 61 active shooter incidents in 2021 alone, and in 2022 there was an 18% decrease with 50 active shooter incidents
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Most active shootings only last roughly 19 minutes with the first 10 minutes being the most dangerous
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The FBI designated 229 active shooter incidents from 2019-2023 which is an 89% increase (121) of active shooter incidents from the previous five year period (2014-2018)
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48 active shooter incidents took place in 2023 which resulted in 244 casualties, 49 shooters, and 15 mass killings
Where to Report?
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Follow the “Run, Hide, and Fight” method
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Report a threat by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324)
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Call 911 when it is safe to do so
Articles
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FEMA - Active Shooter Attacks: Security Awareness for Soft Targets and Crowded Places
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Austin College - Active Shooter Reporting and Response Procedures
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SIA - A Guide to Resources for Prevention and Mitigation of Active Shooter Incidents
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Office of Public Safety - Run, Hide, Fight: Active Shooter Protocol
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Alice Training - Prepare your Organization to Effectively Respond to Emergencies
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Grand Traverse County Sheriffs Office - Active Shooter Awareness
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Alice - Understanding Active Shooter Statistics & Incident Response Times