Written by members of the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center at Texas State University, this book is the culmination of more than a decade's worth of training and research into active shooter events. Empowering law enforcement professionals by leveraging the essential knowledge and experience of those who have gone before us, the book also offers insight into the training methodologies and strategies used to prepare our nation's first responders to address the active shooter threat. In addition, the authors discuss the clear and present threat of terrorist organizations using these mass shooter tactics on American soil.

Historical Perspective of Active Shooter Events. Specialization of the Police. The Turning Point. New Response Protocols. Increased Complexity of Events. The Terrorist Active Shooter Threat. Active Shooter Events in the United States from 2000 to 2010, WITH M. HUNTER MARTAINDALE. Methodology. Results. Preparing for the Event. Primary Goals of the Active Shooter Response. Concept and Principle-Based Training. The Mind-Set of the Modern First Responder. The Law Enforcement Warrior. On-Scene Leadership and the Active Shooter Response. En Route and Actions Outside the Building. En Route. Priorities of Work. Entry and Confronting the Threat. Concepts and Principles of Team Movement inside a Structure. Room Entry. Improvised Explosive Devices. Postengagement Priorities of Work. Security. Immediate Action Plan. Medical. Priorities for Incident Commanders during the "Stop the Dying" Phase of Response. Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events. The Role of Civilians during Active Shooter Events. Disaster Response. Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events. What to Expect When the Police Arrive. Policy. Appendix. Index.