FBI Report: Active Shooter Incidents in 2017 – Guardian Defense’s Takeaways
We recently examined reports on Active Shooter Statistics, between 2000-2016, and concluded that the number of active shooter incidents has risen significantly...
Active Shooter Statistics, By the Numbers
Active shooter statistics: Between 2000 and 2016, there have been 220 active shooter incidents in the United States, as recorded by the FBI. Of these 220...
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Participation in the 17 Minute National School Walkout after Parkland Shooting
The 17 minute national school walkout: On Wednesday, March 14th, 2018 exactly one month after the tragedy at Majory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland,...
Parkland Shooting – Florida Public High School Shooting Reflection
The Parkland shooting, another tragedy that hit one of our county public high schools here in south Florida. Our Guardian Defense founder, Steven, and some of...
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How to Barricade a Door Effectively During a Shooting or Terror Attack
You may find yourself wondering how to barricade a door effectively to protect your life during a shooting or other type of threat. But, before that thought...
Active Shooter Training Scenarios: Nine Tips to Prepare for Effective Staff Exercises
Active shooter training scenarios are gaining more popularity as workplaces and schools recognize the urgency in providing training to their staff. As today...
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Active Shooter Training Programs : Need to be Customized?
Should active shooter training programs be customized to your group’s specific needs or does one-size-fit-all suffice? I created our very first active...
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Las Vegas Shooting: How to Plan for Threats in Public Venues
The Shooting in Las Vegas occurred on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at a country concert by Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Although most...
LOCKDOWN DRILL PROCEDURES: 8 MUST-KNOW PREREQUISITES FOR ALL ADMINISTRATORS AND SAFETY TEAMS
Why do you need lockdown drill procedures? Administrators at schools and in the workplace have many things to oversee- one of which is safety. Whether you’re...
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Security in Schools – 15 Questions for Administration
Security in schools can mean a lot of different things to school administrators. Plans in place for medical accidents, bullying incidents and physical building...