What would you do in the event where a person randomly opens fire in a public place? According to the PropertyCasualty360.com’s article “Staying Safe: Mitigating active shooter risks”, the number of incidents involving active shooters has steadily increased over the last 15 years. In 2000, there was one active shooter incident versus 20 in 2015. The most recent massacre occurred this past year in Las Vegas, NV.
The Department of Homeland Security is using a “whole community” approach, which offers a website with preparedness resources for the following categories:
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Private Citizen
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Human Resources or Security Professional
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Active Shooter Workshop Participant
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First Responder
Be sure to visit the website for up-to-date information, such as pocket cards, pamphlets, training & workshop information, and how to create an action plan: https://www.dhs.gov/active-shooter-preparedness
