Historical perspective of active shooter events -- Increased complexity of events -- Active shooter events in the United States from 2000-2010, with M. Hunter Martaindale -- Preparation for the event -- Stop the killing -- Entry and confronting the threat -- Post engagement priorities of work -- Civilian response to active shooter events
Summary
The Columbine tragedy on April 20, 1999 began a new era in law enforcement as it became apparent that the police response to such mass shootings must be drastically altered. By the time the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting occurred on December 14, 2012, outdated police response strategies had been replaced with new, aggressive tactics used by the first officers on the scene. The frequency with which these events occur remind us time and again about the importance of training and preparing for these critical situations before they occur in our own backyards. Active Shoot
