Preparing For The Unthinkable: Armed Intruders
Preparing For The Unthinkable: Armed Intruders
As America reemerges from the shadows of the Covid-19 pandemic, armed intruders are another threat organizations need to consider and plan for to keep people safe. In light of recent mass shootings in Uvalde, TX; Buffalo, NY; and Laguna Woods, CA, risk experts from Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. are recommending prevention and response measures for schools, houses of worship, and nonprofits, and answering common questions about armed intruder preparedness. How can we bolster our security in general, and specifically against armed intruder attacks? There are many considerations for keeping your people and property safe, but here are foundational steps you can take: Physical spaces and systems Communication Training How can we prepare for an active shooter scenario? Experts such as the ALICE Training Institute help organizations prevent, mitigate, respond to, and recover from incidents such as an armed intruder attack. This includes the basic tenets of response during an incident, captured in the ALICE acronym below: If community members want to help with security efforts, how might they contribute? Members of your community can help by alerting you about concerning conversations or activities. Statistics show that individuals considering carrying out an act of violence may talk to others about their plans, both online and offline. Here are three ways you can proactively look for potential threats: Church Mutual offers a free armed intruder resource kit on its website. It includes videos, checklists, FAQs, important assessment and planning guides, and more.Preparing For The Unthinkable: Armed Intruders
Here are some prevention and response measures for schools, houses of worship, and nonprofits, courtesy of Church Mutual's experts.
Mary Ellen McCandless https://facilityexecutive.com/2022/05/preparing-for-unthinkable-armed-intruders/ Here are some prevention and response measures for schools, houses of worship, and nonprofits, courtesy of Church Mutual's experts. Click here to read more security and facility management news.
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