Description
The Columbine tragedy on April 20, 1999 began a new era in law enforcement as it became apparent that the police response to such mass shootings must be drastically altered. By the time the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting occurred on December 14, 2012, outdated police response strategies had been replaced with new, aggressive tactics used by
Table of Contents
Historical Perspective of Active Shooter Events. Specialization of the Police. The Turning Point. New Response Protocols. Increased Complexity of Events. The Terrorist Active Shooter Threat. Active Shooter Events in the United States from 2000 to 2010, WITH M. HUNTER MARTAINDALE. Methodology. Results. Preparing for the Event. Primary Goals of the Active Shooter Response. Concept and Principle-Based Training. The Mind-Set of the Modern First Responder. The Law Enforcement Warrior. On-Scene Leadership and the Active Shooter Response. En Route and Actions Outside the Building. En Route. Priorities of Work. Entry and Confronting the Threat. Concepts and Principles of Team Movement inside a Structure. Room Entry. Improvised Explosive Devices. Postengagement Priorities of Work. Security. Immediate Action Plan. Medical. Priorities for Incident Commanders during the "Stop the Dying" Phase of Response. Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events. The Role of Civilians during Active Shooter Events. Disaster Response. Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events. What to Expect When the Police Arrive. Policy. Appendix. Index.
