Overview

An active shooter/ hostile intruder is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area by any means including but not limited to firearms (most frequently used), bladed weapons, vehicles, or any tool that in the circumstance in which it is used constitutes deadly physical force. In most cases, there is no pattern or method to their selection of victims. Most active shooter situations are unpredictable, evolve quickly, and are over within minutes

Active shooter / situational awareness training

The workplace violence / situational awareness training provided by Bold Reach International Consulting is an absolute necessity for a corporations employee population.  It is a risk management prevention measure that has been overwhelmingly received.  This is the baseline training that is a necessity for any company or organization in today's current and evolving threat environment.   

The presentation is entitled, “Active Shooter / Situational Awareness Training”.  It will encompass a baseline of what to do in the event of an incident and how to respond.  This training will incorporate the ability to recognize suspicious activity, understand the basics of “run, hide, fight” response options and provide an overview of situational awareness insight.  The course will challenge the participant to be more observant in the workplace and their everyday life.  This specific training session will help to empower attendees to understand that they have a choice in helping to determine the outcome of the event.  The program will include previous examples of incidents that have occurred and the resulting actions of those involved.  It is offered from the experiential perspective of a subject matter expert.   

Attendees will be provided with an opportunity to acquire a foundational knowledge which will improve their perception of the work environment.  Most organizations are committed to ensuring an atmosphere of safety that better protects their most valuable assets, the employee population. Participants will glean a greater appreciation of physical security measures at site level and encourage them to be more accountable to policy compliance.  This presentation is designed to engage the audience and create an open discourse on the topics of concern.  The session will last approximately 90 minutes.

workplace violence

The U.S. Department of Justice has classified workplace violence into four specific types:

Criminal Intent

These are violent acts by criminals who have no other connection with the workplace, but enter the premises to commit robbery or another crime. This type accounts for the vast majority, nearly 80 percent, of workplace homicides.

Customer/Client

Violence is directed at employees by customers, clients, patients, students or any others for whom an organization provides services.

Worker-on-Worker

Violence is committed against co-workers, supervisors or managers by a current or former employee.

Personal Relationship

Violence that is committed in the workplace by someone who doesn’t work there, but has or had a personal relationship with an employee, such as an abusive spouse or domestic partner.  

It’s important to note that both Worker-on-Worker and Personal Relationship types are much more likely to present warning signs. Employees that witness unusual behavior should immediately report it to their supervisor. It is important to never underestimate the potential for a co-worker to act out violently. Being proactive can only help the situation and ultimately prevent it from occurring 

Risk Mitigation / Liability

Are you prepared? What is your policy? Can you afford not to be proactive?