Civilian Response to Workplace Violence/Active Threat

Be prepared

It can happen any time, any place, without warning
Workplace Security/Risk Assessment
Identify potential threats
Be aware of your surroundings no matter where you are
Know where you are vulnerable
A threat knows your vulnerabilities
Implement security measures
Identified threats and vulnerabilities and implementation of security measures will
make you a hard target for a threat.

Church Security Response and Assessment

Evaluate your church’s physical security
Access points, cameras, alarms child drop off and pick up protocols
Develop a security plan
Know how to respond to medical emergencies and violent incidents
Know roles and responsibilities of security personnel, church staff and volunteers
Train and educate
All personnel responsible for the safety and security of a church congregation must
train regularly to be proficient

School Response and Protocol
Lockdown
We must understand the why and the how
Communication
Communication is critical for students, teachers and parents when there is an active
threat at or near your school
Staff and student training
To be effective, school response and protocol must be practiced regularly