Active Shooter
The Active Shooter topic gives patrol officers and SWAT team members an invaluable resource to find news articles, tactical tips and expert commentary for active shooter response.
SHOW, released in October 2016, helps houses of worship develop a safety and security plan tailored to their specific needs
Assigning a large number of cops to a high-profile event isn’t enough to counter realistic threats these days; we must pre-plan such events with a “red team” mindset
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Records detail moments of chaos, miscommunication and hesitation during the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting that killed 19 students and two teachers
Officer David Rose was mortally wounded while responding; Rose, 33, a former Marine who served in Afghanistan, had graduated from the police academy in March
A DeKalb County Police officer was killed while responding to an active shooter who fired shots into CDC buildings before being found dead
Sgt. Aaron Turner and his squadmates took the shooter’s gun and held him down until law enforcement arrived; 1st Sgt. Joshua Arnold rendered medical aid to the victims
The injured soldiers are stable and expected to recover, said Brig Gen. John Lubas; the soldiers who tackled Sgt. Quornelius Radford helped ensure his arrest
Investigators have not found a clear motive that prompted the man to open fire, but believe he may have been suffering from mental illness
“There was incredible, swift action that took place,” Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve said, adding that it stopped the suspect from going into the casino to continue the rampage
A note found on the shooter’s body suggests he blamed the NFL for CTE and may have targeted its Manhattan headquarters, Mayor Eric Adams said
The officer was working an off-duty security detail at a high-rise that houses the NFL and Blackstone when the gunman opened fire; the shooter fatally shot himself
Volunteer teams alone aren’t enough — here’s why police involvement is critical to protecting congregations and reducing liability
Natalie Rupnow opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School, killing teacher Erin Michelle West and student Rubi Vergara; her father could face up to 18 years in prison
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Northern York County Regional Police Officers Andrew Miller and Drew Shaffer responded to the February 22 shootout that left a colleague dead
Webinar explores how law enforcement can prevent, prepare for and respond to active shooter events through behavioral threat assessment, interagency planning and tactical response coordination
“None of these officers started their shifts expecting or wanting an interaction such as this, but all of them were prepared when it did happen,” Syracuse Police Chief Joseph Cecile stated
Former FBI special agent Katherine Schweit draws on 25 years of data to unpack what a 50% drop in active shooter incidents does — and doesn’t — mean for law enforcement and communities
Experts Katherine Schweit and Dr. Peter Langman analyze the FBI’s 2024 active shooter report, offering insight into prevention strategies, training, tech and trends
Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris said the 20-year-old transient opened fire after firefighters responded to a blaze he had set; police offered to accompany firefighters on every call
Nearly 300 officers and multiple agencies searched rugged terrain after a shooter targeted firefighters responding to a deliberately set fire on Canfield Mountain
Members of a SWAT team located a deceased man with a firearm nearby on Canfield Mountain
“We are grateful for the heroic actions of the [staff members,] who undoubtedly saved many lives and prevented a large-scale mass shooting,” Wayne PD Chief Ryan Strong said
Forty-eight active shooter incidents were reported in 2023; in 2024, the FBI identified 24 incidents
From defining an active shooter to improving police training, these 10 questions prepare law enforcement to respond with confidence and clarity
A fast, coordinated law enforcement response on the Florida State University campus saved lives — here’s what every officer can learn from the incident
A tragedy involving a law enforcement family member demands precise, trauma-informed messaging to preserve trust and prioritize those most impacted
The 20-year-old gunman, shot by police, had been active in the Leon County Sheriff’s Office youth programs and carried a handgun and shotgun
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