Active Shooter Response

Active Shooter Training Course

Active shooter preparedness is a critical component of workplace safety. While these incidents remain rare, their impact is devastating—and employees who know how to respond are better equipped to protect themselves and others.

This course provides practical, actionable guidance on recognizing behavioral warning signs before an incident occurs, responding effectively during an active threat using the Run-Hide-Fight framework, and interacting safely with law enforcement when help arrives. Preparation doesn’t guarantee safety, but it dramatically improves outcomes. Give your team the knowledge and confidence to act decisively in a crisis.

Course Objectives

Upon completing this active shooter corporate training, you will be able to:

• Describe what actions to take when in an active shooter situation.
• Recognize behavioral warning signs of potential violence and/or violent behavior.
• Recall what and when to report issues.
• List and describe the three actions to take in an active shooter event.
• Describe how to respond when law enforcement arrives.

Course Lessons

1. Introduction and Objectives
2. Employee Preparedness
3. Run. Hide. Fight.
4. Responding to Law Enforcement

Who should take this course?

Active shooter incidents can happen anywhere—offices, healthcare facilities, retail locations, warehouses, and beyond. This course is designed for employees across all industries and work environments who need practical guidance on recognizing warning signs, responding effectively during an emergency, and contributing to a safer workplace.

Ideal for organizations looking to meet duty-of-care obligations and strengthen their emergency preparedness training programs.