The (AST) consists of training to empower individuals to recognize, respond and survive a critical threat or “Active Shooter Incident.”  The definition provided by the FBI, is no longer a “mass shooting”, but “an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area.”  Within the general America psyche, the era of this phenomenon began on April 20th 1999 at Columbine High School in Colorado.  Since that time, schools, churches, businesses, universities, and wherever people congregate, have been targeted without discrimination.  Throughout this training program, our mission as accredited law enforcement officers is to “protect and save lives by teaching others to act as a unified team against an active threat.” Listed below is some of the vital information we provide:

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• Understanding FBI statistics as they relate to a proper response.

• Knowing the psychology and physical human reactions to a high stress situation.

• Gaining a “winning mindset.”

• Empowering the individual and team.

• Learning tactics unarmed civilians can use to survive.

• Unifying together against the attack.

• Administering medical aid.

• Best practice building procedures to have in place.

• Understanding law enforcements initial priorities and response measures.

• Q&A during and after the presentation.

 

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Allied Defense strongly recommends that facilities conduct employee training for active shooter / workplace violence.  Given the unpredictability of when and where such an event may unfold, having a proactive plan is imperative.  In partnership with you, you will have all the elements needed to implement a strategic response.  A response that will provide a new level of confidence and assurance which saves lives!