Active Shooter

Fighting back should always be the first response for anyone involved an active shooter situation.

False

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an ineffective method for supporting a safe school environment.

False

School homicides in the U.S. have been trending upward over the past three decades.

False

School lockdowns are never an effective safety measure.

False

The most common reason for a child's death on school property is violence.

False

"Mental simulation" is a safe, effective, evidence-based practice that can help prepare a person for a traumatic situation.

True

Every school should have an Emergency Operations Plan (sometimes called a Crisis Response Plan) that has been updated to include procedures to follow in the event of an active shooter situation

True

If you suspect that someone's acting in an unusual manner in relation to the setting and context, or if you believe that someone may be concealing a weapon, you should follow your school's policies and notify the proper authorities immediately.

True

In some active shooter situations, evacuation may be the best course of action.

True