Run. Hide. Fight. With active shooter scenarios and mass casualty events a near daily reality, you’ve probably become familiar with these three words. But what do they mean, and when is it appropriate to apply Run-Hide-Fight in the moment? In this multi-part series,...
From daily concerns about health and finances, to growing anxiety about the state of the world, across the country many Americans are on edge—putting us all at greater risk. According to the latest Stress in America survey conducted by the American Psychological...
What can you do to assist police when they arrive at the site of an active shooter event? The priority for law enforcement is to respond to the threat and engage and neutralize the active shooter as soon as possible; all other actions are secondary. It’s the police’s...
Is your workplace prepared for an active shooter event? Do you have a response plan in place? Do you have Stop the Bleed kits? According to FBI statistics, the average active shooter event lasts between 3-5 minutes, and it takes police and EMS about 10 minutes to...
William F. Flynn examines the Virginia Beach active shooter event and the lessons that can be learned from it. Prepare Your Active Shooter Response Your response to an active shooter event can save lives, minimize injury, and reduce the time of the event. TPOP’s...
