John Curnutt, assistant executive director, ALERRT Center at Texas State University and Sarah Peck, director, United On Guns joined ICMA's Voices in Local Government podcast for a three-part episode, Stop the Killing. Stop the Dying. Active Violent Incident Preparedness for Local Government.

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Takeaways

• Law enforcement officials need strong leadership and a passionate way to effectively respond to mass shootings.
• Ongoing training is crucial for law enforcement agencies to improve their response capabilities.
• Active Violent Incident (AVI) training focuses on awareness, preparation, prevention, and response.
• City managers play a key role in overseeing and funding law enforcement training.
• Funding options include grants from organizations like the COPS Office and emergency management funds.
• Up-to-date equipment and risk management planning are essential for effective response.
• Leadership and chain of command are crucial in managing the chaos and stress of a violent incident.
• Interoperability and coordination are key to ensuring smooth communication and cooperation between different agencies.
• Protocols and tabletop exercises help establish a unified and efficient response.
• Response in rural areas presents unique challenges that require careful planning and coordination. The chain of survival in active shooter incidents involves civilian response, law enforcement intervention to stop the killing, and medical intervention to stop the dying.
• Different models of response include law enforcement evacuation, rescue task force, and secured corridor.
• Trust and coordination between law enforcement, fire, and EMS are crucial for effective response.
• City and county managers should build relationships with law enforcement and ensure that training and resources are provided.

Resources

ALERRT.org

UnitedOnGuns.org to get the free downloads:

Get the Mass Shooting Protocol - First 24 Hours

Get the Mass Shooting Playbook

Ten Essential Actions to Improve School Safety

Chapters

Part One

Introduction and Commitment to Local Solutions

Law Enforcement Preparedness Overview

Challenges of Box Checking and the Need for Ongoing Training

Training Expectations for Law Enforcement Officers

Funding Options and the Role of City Managers

Making Proper Response a Priority

Part Two

Leadership and Chain of Command

Collaboration between Law Enforcement and Fire Departments

Protocols and Tabletop Exercises

Challenges and Planning for Response in Rural Areas

The Chain of Survival and Models of Response

Part Three

The successful response at the Texas Allen Outlet Mall shooting

Building Trust and Coordination

The Role of City and County Managers

Ensuring Training and Resources