Active Resistance: The Counter-Intuitive Approach To Active Shooter Events - OpenSIPS Trunking Solutions
Overview
Prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery.
Emergency management officials and emergency responders who engage with federal facilities are familiar with this terminology. Read also: Myaci: The Future You Decide – But Are You Making The Right Choice?
Active shooter situations are unpredictable and evolve quickly.
Typically, the immediate deployment of law enforcement is required to stop the shooting and mitigate harm to victims. Read also: 10 Chilling Facts About Ed Gein's Photos You Won't Believe!
One lesson learned from the columbine response was the way swat teams were used. Read also: This Simple Trick Stops Sour Noodle Leaks—Guaranteed!
Swat teams deployed with officers from their specific agency, which at columbine included a lakewood team, a denver team, and a jefferson county team.
At the time, this protocol made sense tactically.
Being proactive and asking the person if they are okay, or reporting the suspected indicators to leadership, or police if they are becoming an increased threat, is the first step toward.
In its 1st edition, the iacp guidance for active shooter response was limited to lockdown.
The most current edition expands the guidance to include multiple options that go beyond lockdown including evacuation and active resistance.