How to Execute an Emergency Response Plan In the Event of an Active Shooting Incident
The world is experiencing one of the most intensive periods of active shooter incidents in history. The latest report issued by the FBI in 2021 indicates that active shooter incidents have more than doubled over the past five years. During the same period, the amount of casualties from these events has more than quadrupled. With over four times the casualties and twice the number of active shooter incidents over a seven-year span, it is anticipated that this expansive trend will continue on an upward spiral in the future. Rethinking of Organizational Preparedness The recent increase in active shooter incidents has caused organizations worldwide to rethink their strategies for protecting their most critical assets, their people. Both individuals and companies must think beyond the simple strategy of having a gun readily available. The difference between surviving the attack or becoming a statistic may come down to how well you have planned and prepared a concrete response plan. Th