Active Shootings in Retail: Prevention & Survival

Active Shootings in Retail

Retail stores are especially vulnerable to active shooter incidents. While open access is essential to their business model, it also increases the risk of such threats.

This specialized course equips retail employees with the knowledge and skills to effectively prevent and respond to active shootings.

Key Learning Points:

• Recognizing warning signs in customers, employees (current or former), employee acquaintances, and vendors.
• Understanding common motives behind active shootings.
• Identifying when and how to report suspicious behavior.
• Developing a survival plan in the event of a shooting.
• Implementing the Run. Hide. Fight. strategy recommended by Homeland Security, the FBI, and law enforcement agencies worldwide.
• Knowing how to respond when first responders arrive.
• Enhancing facility security measures.