A former police officer and sought-after security consultant, Chris Grollnek has testified about counterterrorism training needs before U.S. Senate Ways and Means subcommittees. An expert in active shooter prevention techniques, Chris Grollnek emphasizes the importance of preparedness in this context, which the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has also underscored, noting the generally unpredictable and rapidly evolving nature of active shooter scenarios.
By definition, an active shooter is an individual engaged in killing or aiming to kill within a defined area. DHS suggests that law enforcement and other security officials understand pre-incident warning signs and know typical characteristics of active shooters. Additionally, DHS recommends training a wide range of stakeholders to prevent, mitigate, and recover from active shooting incidents.
According to DHS, individuals must prepare both mentally and physically for potential active shooting scenarios. In a very short time frame, people must decide whether they need to evacuate an area where there’s shooting or seek out a safe hiding place. Alternatively, individuals may need to resort to an attempt to restrain or fight the shooter.
By definition, an active shooter is an individual engaged in killing or aiming to kill within a defined area. DHS suggests that law enforcement and other security officials understand pre-incident warning signs and know typical characteristics of active shooters. Additionally, DHS recommends training a wide range of stakeholders to prevent, mitigate, and recover from active shooting incidents.
According to DHS, individuals must prepare both mentally and physically for potential active shooting scenarios. In a very short time frame, people must decide whether they need to evacuate an area where there’s shooting or seek out a safe hiding place. Alternatively, individuals may need to resort to an attempt to restrain or fight the shooter.