Active shooter - answer-An individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill
people in a confined
space or other populated area, most often using firearms and following no pattern or
method in the
selection of victims
What is the ultimate goal for law-enforcement when responding to an active shooter
situation? -
answer-To save as many lives as possible
What does SWAT stand for? - answer-Special weapons and tactics
What was the event that caused a change in how Law enforcement officers respond to an
active shooter
situation - answer-Columbine High School shooting
Time = - answer-Lives Lost
Primary differences between active shooter and barricaded subject situations - answer-
Barricaded
subject events are static in nature. The situation is not evolving or in motion, subject actions
appear to
be contained.
Active shooter events are dynamic in nature. The situation is evolving very rapidly along
with the
suspects action
The 5 C's of a barricaded subject - answer-Contain
Control
Communicate
Call SWAT
Create a plan
,What type of a response by law-enforcement does an active shooter situation dictates -
answer-An
immediate and aggressive response to actively seek out and eliminate the threat to
minimize loss of life
or injury to victims.
Do initial officers have to bypass victims during an active shooter situation? - answer-Yes
Why do terrorist organizations use active shooters? - answer-Publicity for their calls
The higher the body count the more it's reported
Initial units should expect to encounter... - answer-Superior firepower
What does cover-up zero mean - answer-Cover - cover to reload
Up - ready to go
Zero - out of ammo
How many degrees sure you scan when clearing a room or area - answer-540 degrees
What are the different type of immediate entry responses - answer-Solo
Two man
Three man
Four man
Two types of movement - answer-Stealth
Direct to threat
What is the difference between the contact team and the rescue team? - answer-Contact
team main
priority is to neutralize the threat
Rescue team main priority is to get the victims and take them out
What are the goals of the contact team in an active shooter situation - answer-Prevent
, suspect escape
Continue past victim(s)
Continue past explosives
Communicate progress to other responders
What are the three things that we can do as Law Enforcement officers that can help get the
number of
law-enforcement officers killed under 100? - answer-Wear your seatbelt
Wear your vest
Watch your speed
What does W.I.N. stand for - answer-What's Important Now
When was the last time law enforcement officers deaths were below 100 - answer-1943
The risk of dying from gunfire is how many times higher for an officer not wearing body
armor than for
one who does - answer-14 times
What has been the leading cause of death for law-enforcement officers over the past 10
years? - answer-
Automobile crashes
EDR - answer-Event Data Recorder
Records 15 specific data points including:
Speed of vehicle
Braking
Acceleration
Seat belt usage
Force impact