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Access additional resources below to learn more about targeted violence and related best practices. Use the filters to sort resources based on subtopic and/or preparedness action.
Security of Soft Targets and Crowded Places Resource Guide
Department of Homeland Security
This guidance helps raise awareness of the capabilities that are available to support risk mitigation. The guide provides an easy to use method to quickly find information on a wide range of free capabilities that can be incorporated into the security practices of organizations of all sizes.
Translated Active Shooter Preparedness Products and Resources
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
This webpage provides materials to assist businesses, government offices, schools, and communities in preparing for and responding to an active shooter incident. Resources cover issues such as a profile of an active shooter; responding to an active shooter or other violence situation; training for an active shooter situation and creating an emergency action plan; and tips for recognizing signs of potential violence. Resources are available in 16 different languages.
Active Shooter Exercise Starter Kits
Department of Homeland Security
These self-conducted tabletop exercises, tailored for the academic community, include a set of scalable tools aimed to test existing emergency plans, protocols, and procedures, while also strengthening preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities in the event of an active shooter situation.