
Active Shooter Response
Topics Covered:
- Evolution of Active Shooters
- Rapid Response Techniques
- Protection of Victims
- Logistical Concerns
- Equipment Needed
- Life-Saving Measures
- Neutralization of Suspects
Course Overview:
This training course is designed and is critical for all levels of experience and tactical ability. This course will immerse student law enforcement officers in effective methods for rapid response and successful neutralization of active assailants. Students will be instructed and immersed in methods to safely and effectively isolate, contain, and stop the active loss of life. Officers will also learn how to assess casualties, protect victims, and conduct ancillary operations.
The evolution of the phenomenon of active shooters and its impact on modern policing, response tactics, logistical concerns, equipment needs, manpower issues, and lifesaving measures will be discussed in detail. Students will participate in munition-based individual and multi-officer responses to active threat scenarios. MacTac (Multi-Assault Counter-Terrorism Capabilities) techniques will also be discussed and practiced during the scenario-based portion of the course.