Preparation DOES NOT Equal Prevention, But...

When it comes to an armed intruder/active shooter, preparedness is a key part of the equation.

Preventing an armed intruder should revolve around a comprehensive strategy. Comprehensive preparedness includes:

• Training (and reinforcement)
• Practice and drills
• Understanding the behavioral signs of an attacker
• Threat assessment
• Policy development
• Workplace violence program development & implementation
• Proactive access control & visitor management protocols

 
What does preparedness achieve?

• Immediate and appropriate response
• Quickly mitigate continued commission of crime
• Deterrence (in some circumstances)
• Possible recognition of the intentions PRIOR to commission of act
• Reduces increased injury or loss of life
• Reduces long term effects of the incident to those involved

Preparation DOES NOT equal Prevention but it does allow more identifiable opportunities to de-escalate risk and/or mitigate the effects of an armed intruder/active shooter event at the earliest opportunity if it does occur.

Bottom Line: Preventing every attack is impossible, but planning and preparing your organization is a good start to reducing the overall impact of an armed intruder.

Preparation is Key!

Preparation gives you opportunities to assess and mitigate risk.