Active Shooter Training Flashcards

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1. According to DHS/CISA, what is the definition of an active shooter?
2. What are the three response options recommended during an active shooter event?
3. What is the FIRST and most preferred response option during an active shooter event?
4. When executing the 'Run' option, what should you do with your personal belongings?
5. What actions should you take when implementing the 'Hide' option?
6. Under what circumstances should you choose the 'Fight' option?
7. When fighting an active shooter as a last resort, what approach is recommended?
8. How long do most active shooter incidents last before law enforcement arrives?
9. What should you do when law enforcement arrives during an active shooter event?
10. Why is it important to keep your hands visible when law enforcement arrives?
11. What information should you provide to 911 during an active shooter event?
12. What is the primary mission of the first law enforcement officers to arrive at an active shooter scene?
13. What are pre-incident indicators of potential workplace violence or an active shooter?
14. What behavioral indicators might suggest an individual is planning a violent act?
15. What does 'See Something, Say Something' mean in the context of active shooter prevention?
16. Who should you report potential active shooter warning signs to?
17. What is the purpose of a threat assessment team?
18. What is the 'pathway to violence' concept in active shooter prevention?
19. What is shelter-in-place during an active shooter event?
20. What should an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) include for active shooter preparedness?
21. How often should active shooter drills and training be conducted?
22. What are the three techniques taught in Stop the Bleed training?
23. When should a tourniquet be applied during an active shooter mass casualty event?
24. What does the acronym MARCH stand for in tactical combat casualty care?
25. True or False: You should attempt to move wounded victims before law enforcement has secured the area.
26. What is the 'Avoid, Deny, Defend' model?
27. What role does situational awareness play in active shooter preparedness?
28. What should you do in the immediate aftermath of an active shooter event?
29. What psychological responses might you experience during or after an active shooter event?
30. What post-incident resources should organizations provide after an active shooter event?
31. What is CPTED and how does it relate to active shooter prevention?
32. True or False: Active shooter events only occur in workplaces.
33. What is the role of a building's public address system during an active shooter event?
34. What should you include in a personal emergency plan for active shooter preparedness?
35. What is the difference between 'cover' and 'concealment' during an active shooter event?
36. How should you barricade a door during an active shooter event?
37. What is the recommended action if you are in a hallway when an active shooter event begins?
38. True or False: Most active shooters use legally purchased firearms.
39. What is an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and why is it important for active shooter preparedness?
40. How should organizations coordinate with local law enforcement for active shooter preparedness?
41. What factors should you consider when deciding whether to Run, Hide, or Fight?
42. What is the 'bystander effect' and how does it impact active shooter response?
43. What should you tell the 911 dispatcher if you are hiding during an active shooter event and cannot speak?
44. According to CISA, what percentage of active shooter incidents end before police arrive?
45. What is the ALICE protocol?
46. What is the significance of 'plain language' in active shooter emergency communications?

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