The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) defines an active shooter as an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and other populated area. In most cases, active shooters use firearms and there is no pattern or method to their selection of victims. Active shooter situations are unpredictable and evolve quickly.

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House of Worship security members can help prevent and prepare for potential active shooter situations by participating in the online course provided by FEMA - FREE.  The course provides guidance to prepare and respond to an active shooter situation.

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This course is not written for law enforcement officers, but for non-law enforcement employees.

 

Course Objectives:
Upon completing this course, the participant will be able to: 

• Describe actions to take when confronted with an active shooter and responding law enforcement officials.

• Recognize potential workplace violence indicators.

• Describe actions to take to prevent and prepare for potential active shooter incidents.

• Describe how to manage the consequences of an active shooter incident.

 

Primary Audience

All individuals, including managers and employees.

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CEUs:
0.1
 

Course Length:
1 hour

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