Opinion: Implications for Future Active Shooter Response
The term ‘active shooter’ must evolve, as should law enforcement’s response, policies, and training on active incidents.
Dr. John Weinstein is an actively serving senior police officer and command staff member at one of the largest post-secondary academic institutions in the United States. He is a certified firearms, Verbal Judo, and CIT instructor and contributes frequently to Campus Safety and other publications. The views expressed in his articles should not be construed as representing the official views of his present institution.
The term ‘active shooter’ must evolve, as should law enforcement’s response, policies, and training on active incidents.
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