Active Shooter Response

The incident was not only deadly, it was also tactically eye-opening

As officers drove up to the scene, the gunman began firing at the patrol vehicle

Officers exchanged gunfire with the suspect who is in custody

“Train to the point where your training automatically kicks in when the situation starts,” says Sergeant Nick Bettano

Former head of the FBI’s active shooter program, Katherine Schweit, shares an insider look at how to prevent shootings and the role threat assessment teams play

Officers were able to immediately begin life-saving measures for many of the wounded, including applications of tourniquets and chest seals

Training is a necessity and should be an ongoing priority at every police agency, but getting it done is not as simple as it may seem

S.C. National Guardsmen and Richland County deputies train for one of many worst-case scenarios

Training young children in active assailant response comes with a unique set of challenges

Tactical teams will not be there first

Here's why 'Run, Hide, Fight' doesn't translate to proper training for all audiences and age groups

It's important to remember your audience when talking to school staff about safety

If you think so, you are out of your mind

There are a number of things to consider when responding to an active shooter

Seeking funding opportunities to prevent and plan for mass shootings remains a top priority for public safety agencies