By Andrew C. Cannito, Founder and Vice President of the Homeland Security Network at American Military University
Active shooter incidents are becoming more frequent within the United States, as well as the rest of the world. For most people, this type of incident is an unexpected tragedy with permanent impact to its victims. Police officers, however, spend a considerable amount of time preparing their responses to active shooter scenarios.
But what happens when an active shooter incident occurs when a law enforcement officer (LEO) is off duty? What happens when a shooting scenario occurs while an officer is out in public, enjoying everyday freedoms with his or her family?
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On duty, officers know the dangers. Every time they put on their uniforms, officers are in a mindset that they must be ready for anything. However, when they are off duty, officers have families to worry about as well as the countless civilians around them.
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