The latest workplace shooting (as I write this) took place in Virginia Beach May 31st. Twelve were killed and several more wounded. Authorities have yet to determine a motive for this latest tragedy. How do you prevent something when you don’t know what caused it? We don’t pretend to have the answers but we do know a few things that can help.
- Training – When employees have given some thought to the possibility and are given some direction about what they can do & how authorities will respond, they are less apt to panic and “freeze” and more likely to take appropriate action.
- Target hardening – Strategically placed access control devices, safe rooms or areas and shatter resistant glass are examples of how protection can be built in to most facilities.
- Shooter Detection Systems – Homeland Security teaches “RUN – HIDE – FIGHT” but you need to know you aren’t running towards the shooter. Detection systems identify the shooter’s location and notify everyone on the system, including police.
Let the experts at Safer Places help your company with the training and planning that can put your employees in the best possible position for surviving an active shooter event while at work or on their own time. Call (508)947-0600 or email (sbukoski@SaferPlacesInc.com) today for a free, no obligation discussion about how we may be able to assist you.