Risk Management and The Active Shooter :

Risk Management and The Active Shooter

As witnessed in hundreds of armed attacks worldwide, no organization is immune to the risk of active shooter violence. In this one-day seminar, security consultant Craig Gundry explores the dynamics of active shooter events and effective strategies for protecting employees and the public when mass homicide erupts.

Topics include:

Dynamics of Active Shooter Risk • Risk Management Strategy and the Active Shooter Threat • Risk Assessment Models • Workplace Violence Prevention Measures • Threat Assessment and Threat Management • Suspicious Activity Recognition and Reporting • Physical Security and Facility Design • Emergency Response Preparations • Active Shooter Response Planning • Post-Incident Issues

- Understand important characteristics of active shooter events and perpetrators essential for designing effective protective measures
- Implement principles of security risk management in developing a comprehensive strategy for mitigating active shooter risk
- Develop effective workplace violence prevention policies and procedures to reduce risk of insider violence
- Develop a behavioral threat assessment plan for assessing and managing potential risk of violence by employees
- Implement a program for suspicious activity recognition, employee threat awareness, and reporting
- Implement principles of performance-based physical security and facility design to reduce the likelihood of mass casualties during active shooter attacks
- Develop effective emergency response plans and supporting infrastructure for directing actions during active shooter events
- Develop post-incident crisis management plans to assist matters such as reunification, public communications, and employee accountability

- Dynamics of Active Shooter Events
  - Types of Perpetrators and Case Studies
  - Risk Management and Active Shooter Threats
- Security Design and Planning Strategy
  - Important Considerations and Approaches for Soft Target Facilities
- Workplace Violence Prevention Practices
  - Pre-Employment Screening
  - Warning Behaviors and Reporting Measures
  - Termination Practices
- Threat Assessment and Threat Management
  - Psychology of Targeted Violence
  - Threat Assessment Principles
  - Model Threat Assessment Protocols
    - Threat Assessment Instruments
      - WAVR-21
      - TRAP-18
  - Threat Management
- Physical Security and Facility Preparation
  - Access Delay & Barrier Design
  - Entrances & Lobbies
  - Safe Rooms
  - Access Control Hardware and System Configuration
  - Emergency Egress Considerations
  - Emergency Communications Infrastructure
- Active Shooter Response Planning
  - Employee Training and Preparations
    - Employee/Public Response Guidelines
  - Effective Procedures & Facility Requirements
    - Case Examples
    - Effects of the Sympathetic Nervous System and Response
  - Organizational Emergency Response Planning
    - Planning Considerations
  - Model Emergency Response Plan Sequence
- Common Mistakes in Active Shooter Planning
- Post-Incident Issues
  - Workplace as a Crime Scene
  - Reunification
  - Employee Accountability
  - News Media
  - Post-Incident Stress and Employee Health and Retention

As of present, over 5,000 students worldwide have attended S2 Institute programs focusing on managing active shooter risk. In addition to public courses, S2 has developed and presented custom versions of the Risk Management and The Active Shooter seminar for numerous organizations including the CEO Council of Tampa Bay, Diocese of St. Petersburg, FCCMA, National Apartment Association, SAIS, Tampa Jewish Federation, and more.

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Information in the S2 Risk Management and The Active Shooter seminar was adapted from the S2 Institute’s Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO) program and expanded with the inclusion of workplace violence and school security measures.

Following are some highlights of the Anti-Terrorism Officer program’s history since 2004.

Present

With a community of over 2,500 alumni representing hundreds of corporations and government ministries, the S2 Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO) Program is recognized worldwide as the gold standard for anti-terrorism and facility security training.

Present

2018

S2 ATO Course becomes the first advanced-level anti-terrorism training program in West Africa

The S2 Institute presents the ATO course in Ghana as the first advanced-level public anti-terrorism course presented in the West Africa region.

2018

2017

S2 ATO Program becomes the basis for a new professional certification

The International Association of Counterterrorism and Security Professionals (IACSP) launches the "Certified Anti-Terrorism Officer" (cATO) examination and professional certification based on the S2 Institute Anti-Terrorism Officer program.

2017

European Commission adopts the S2 Anti-Terrorism Officer Program

The European Commission adopts the S2 Anti-Terrorism Officer course to serve as a standardized training program for EC security personnel.

2017

The Government of the Netherlands officially endorses the S2 Anti-Terrorism Officer Program

The S2 Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO) Course is awarded a national stock number for procurement by the Government of the Netherlands. The S2 ATO course is the only program of its type officially endorsed by the Dutch government.

2017

2014-2015

S2 ATO Program adopted for training EEAS RSOs

The S2 Anti-Terrorism Officer course is adopted by the European External Action Service (EEAS) as the basis for developing a standardized curriculum for training EEAS Regional Security Officers.

2014-2015

2010

S2 Institute develops a special version of the ATO Program for use by the Iraqi Ministry of Interior

The S2 Institute is contracted by US CENTCOM to design and develop the new Anti-Terrorism & Facility Security training program for the Ministry of Interior of Iraq based on the S2 ATO course. The program encompasses development of a three-week security training program and on-site Train-the-Trainer mission in Baghdad to prepare the new MOI instructors.

2010

Anti-Terrorism Officer Course OSCE Mission to Georgia

2009-2010

S2 ATO Program is adopted by OSCE for training government security professionals in the Caucasus region

S2 is contracted by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) to develop and present a series of custom Anti-Terrorism Officer courses for government security professionals from Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.

2009-2010

2009

S2 ATO Program is adopted by US DoD for training Saudi and American base security personnel

The S2 Institute is contracted by the US DoD to present a special version of the S2 Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO) course for Saudi and American security professionals responsible for protecting US military facilities in Saudi Arabia.

2009

S2 is contracted by US Army to train AT/FP personnel on CONUS military installations

The S2 Institute is contracted by the US Army to present the S2 Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO) course for security professionals responsible for protecting US Army bases in the United States.

2009

2008

S2 trains US Capital Police and PFPA personnel as ATO's at the US Senate

S2 conducts a custom Anti-Terrorism Officer course for US Capital Police and Pentagon Force Protection Agency personnel at the Russell Senate Building in Washington, DC.

2008

2004

S2 ATO Program is adopted for protecion of US critical infrastructure

The S2 Institute develops a ten-day Anti-Terrorism Officer training program for a special force of security officers assigned to protect power stations and seaports in the United States.

2004

2003

S2 Anti-Terrorism Officer Program is created

In the wake of 9/11, the S2 Anti-Terrorism Officer Program is developed to fulfill the needs of training security and public safety professionals in issues specific to protecting facilities against terrorist attack.

2003

In addition to the standard version of the S2 Risk Management and The Active Shooter seminar, S2 has developed a number of custom variations of the course for private client groups. These custom variations of the program spotlight attacks against related facilities in addition to focusing on countermeasures and issues of specific concern.

Some examples of custom course variations include:

- Apartment Communities
- Jewish Community Centers
- Churches & Houses of Worship
- Schools and Universities
- City & County Management Groups
- Europe (Regionally-specific)

Following are links to some articles by the instructor providing insight into the depth and scope of the S2 Risk Management and The Active Shooter seminar.

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Course Details

Instructor
Craig Gundry

Restriction Level
Level 1 – No restrictions

Presentation Time
8-Hrs/1 Day (8:30am to 4:30pm)

Audience
Security Officers, Security Directors, Force Protection Personnel, Architects, Facility Management Professionals

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Student Testimonials

“The instructor knew all the subjects like the back of his hand…A+++!"

SMSgt G. Enwright

Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, USAF

"In all of my travels and training, military and civilian, I rarely have the pleasure of encountering such professional instructors and presentations. The knowledge possessed and demonstrated by the instructor staff sets the bar for all civilian training agencies to follow…"

J. White

Advanced Training Section, U.S. SOCOM

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"The class met all of my expectations and even more."

M. Florescu

National Bank of Romania

"I have had a few terrorism / anti-terrorism classes, but none have come close to the intensity and historical background as the S2 course. Your course is what every law enforcement officer should be taking."

R. Bast

U.S. Department of Treasury

"Really excellent. A lot of practical advice that one can use in one's everyday work. Excellent."

J. Perois

Dolphin Energy

"I thought this course was very well done. The topics very relevant and up to date with what is currently going on. This is definitely a "must take" course for anyone dealing with physical security/anti-terrorism matters."

C. Vernieuw

U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine

"Very interesting course! The in-depth instruction is very high and the knowledge of the instructor is amazing. I think this course is a must for even people already active in the spectrum."

M. Scharding

The Swatch Group

"Very relevant and a must for security professionals in the emerging dynamic services. The program is targeted to address all of the major contemporary security issues globally."

Dr. A. Acidah

Nigeria LNG Limited

“Great stuff! Presentation was of high standard…I personally give thanks to S2 for the opportunity. Thank You!”

F. Gaspar

U.S. Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit

“I think this course is really excellent. I have been involved in AT matters for a number of years, however, I found many new and valuable insights.”

J. Dos Santos

IBM Pacific Asia

“The course is given in a very professional manner. Will highly recommend this course!”

K. Bergwerff

Ministry of Justice, Netherlands

“The class is totally useful and helpful. The instructor is amazing...Perfect. One of the best courses I have ever taken in my professional career.”

Gen. M. Ebeid

American University in Cairo

“Excellent instruction. Very interesting course and professionally presented.”

C. Hodson

Walt Disney Corporation

"The instructor was very knowledgeable and experienced. The course was well prepared and presented.”

A. Logtenberg

European Commission

“This course takes anti-terrorism theory and puts it in a practical perspective. I would rate it very high against the other anti-terrorism training I have had.”

E. Vogt

U.S. DOJ, Federal Bureau of Prisons

“The best training I’ve ever had. Extraordinary trainer. Extremely important.”

M. Cerasoli

European Commission

“I wanted to congratulate and strongly encourage you to continue to raise the bar...my job responsibilities require continuous and active education and training and I must say that your ATO course is one, if not the best I have ever taken.”

A. Baez, M.D.

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine

"Mr. Gundry has to be one of the most knowledgable instructors on terrorism in the country. He lives and breathes anti-terrorism.”

P. Reilly

Palm Beach County Sheriff's Dept.