Preparedness is essential in high-risk situations, which is why many institutions and corporations have implemented active risk measures. Active Shooter (or Active Risk) is extremely serious risk for organizations, secondary education, public facilities and special events. Mass homicide, casualties, rapidity, scale, randomness, and often suicide are hallmarks of this risk. Locations are generally described as soft targets, they carry limited security measures to protect staff or members of the public.
Active shooters do not negotiate, injuring or killing as many people as possible, often to gain notoriety. Although the likelihood is minimal, particularly in Canada, the consequences are catastrophic. Xpera’s subject matter experts to assist with policy and procedure, training and audit, providing corporations and organizations with real-world solutions to minimize the risk and consequences of these incidents.