How to Respond to an Active Shooter

Active shooter situations are an unfortunate reality. Planning and preparation will help an organization reduce the likelihood of such a situation and mitigate the harm if an incident does occur. This course will advise employees and managers how to respond to an active shooter or other workplace violence situation; outline the components of an emergency action plan and appropriate training; and review the signs of potential workplace violence.

Learning Objectives:

• List good practices for responding to an active shooter incident in the workplace
• Outline the contents of an effective emergency action plan (EAP)
• Identify signs of potential workplace violence 

Course Outline:

• When an Active Shooter is in Your Vicinity
  • Good practices
  • How to respond: run, hide, fight
  • Providing information to law enforcement or 911 operator

• How to Prepare Your Organization
  • Training staff
  • Components of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
  • Components of training exercises
  • HR responsibilities
  • Facility manager responsibilities
  • Manager responsibilities

• Potential Workplace Violence
  • Recognizing the signs of potential workplace violence
  • Indicators of potential violence by an employee

• Managing the Aftermath
• Conclusion
• Contact the US Department of Homeland Security for information and assistance 

Targeted Audience:

Employees and Managers

Duration:

0.42 hours

Features:

Hybrid, audio

Module(s):

18727EN