CJUS 630
Journal Article Review: Active Shooter
Liberty University
CJUS 630-D04 LUO
Journal Article Review: Use of Force
Bibliography
Martaindale, M. H., & Blair, J. P. (2019). The Evolution of Active Shooter Response Training
Protocols Since Columbine: Lessons From the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response
Training Center.Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice, 35(3), 342-356.
https://10.1177/1043986219840237
Problem
After the Columbine shooting officers noticed a limit in training being provided on active
shooting incidents. Several problems with active shooter response protocol over the years are
mentioned. 1) Initially officers were instructed to wait until four to five officers are on an active
shooter scene before entry was allowed. Ideally, officers would arrive close together, but this
was oftentimes not the case. Under this protocol, more lives were at risk. 2) There was a lack of
medical training for officers. 3) Overconvergence of first responders and an uncoordinated
deployment of response.
Comments: The problems were listed throughout the literature under corresponding headings.
Review of Literature
The authors of “The Evolution of Active Shooter Response Training Protocols Since
Columbine: Lessons From the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Center”
are two of the Directors of ALERRT, the national standard in active shooter training by the FBI.
Journal Article Review: Active Shooter
Liberty University
CJUS 630-D04 LUO
Journal Article Review: Use of Force
Bibliography
Martaindale, M. H., & Blair, J. P. (2019). The Evolution of Active Shooter Response Training
Protocols Since Columbine: Lessons From the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response
Training Center.Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice, 35(3), 342-356.
https://10.1177/1043986219840237
Problem
After the Columbine shooting officers noticed a limit in training being provided on active
shooting incidents. Several problems with active shooter response protocol over the years are
mentioned. 1) Initially officers were instructed to wait until four to five officers are on an active
shooter scene before entry was allowed. Ideally, officers would arrive close together, but this
was oftentimes not the case. Under this protocol, more lives were at risk. 2) There was a lack of
medical training for officers. 3) Overconvergence of first responders and an uncoordinated
deployment of response.
Comments: The problems were listed throughout the literature under corresponding headings.
Review of Literature
The authors of “The Evolution of Active Shooter Response Training Protocols Since
Columbine: Lessons From the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Center”
are two of the Directors of ALERRT, the national standard in active shooter training by the FBI.
