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Ep 111: Three Scenes
Every active shooter incident involves a minimum of three crime scenes: the location of the shooting, the suspect’s mode of
Ep 110: Tactical or Management
Today’s panel tackles a critical question: What’s the difference between tactics and management in active shooter events? The team dives
Ep 109: Don’t Let a Locked Door Cost Lives
In today’s episode, our panel discusses the importance of effective door breaching techniques during emergency situations, such as active shooter
Ep 108: Response to Hospital Shootings Revisited
Episode 108 revisits the critical topic of responding to shootings in healthcare facilities. Instructors from the National Center for Integrated
Ep 107: Response to Hospital Shootings
Today’s episode delves into the complex challenges faced when responding to hospital-based shooting incidents and the strategies needed to address
Ep 106: Voluntary Forced Training
In Episode 106 of the Active Shooter Incident Management podcast, host Bill Godfrey and instructors Scott Formankiewicz, Kami Maertz, and
Ep 105: Executing Many Tasks
Ever wondered how first responders juggle competing demands in high-stakes situations? This episode reveals the art of balancing threat neutralization
Ep 104: Ballistic Protection for EMS
Episode 104 features a panel discussion with law enforcement and Fire EMS experts, delving into the benefits, challenges, and practical
Ep 103: Virtual Training
Full-scale active shooter exercises can be logistical nightmares, not to mention the high costs, time, and personnel needed. An alternative
Ep 102: You’re First. Now What?
What would you do if you were the first to arrive at an active shooter event? The first arriving law
Ep 101: Overcoming Resistance to Change
In today’s episode our panelists discuss the challenges of implementing change in emergency response protocols. The episode delves into common
Ep 100: Mastering Reunification Part 2
In today’s podcast we continue the discussion with John-Michael Keyes, Stacy Avila, and Kevin Burd from the I Love U
Ep 99: Mastering Reunification Part 1
In today’s podcast we discuss the importance of reunification training and exercises for schools and public safety organizations. John-Michael Keyes,
Ep 98: Crisis Communication Strategies
Join us for a discussion on crisis communication strategies for large-campus environments. Our expert panel delves into the critical aspects
Ep 97: When Thinking Negatively is Positive
In today’s episode our panel explores the power of “inverted thinking” in emergency response planning and management. This episode delves
Ep 96: Does Data Drive Decisions?
Active shooter data and trends offer valuable insights for first responders.
Ep 95: Becoming a Great Instructor
Unlock the secrets to becoming an exceptional instructor…
Ep 94: The Role of Armed Citizens
This episode offers crucial information to enhance your understanding of this vital topic.
Ep 93: The “I Love U Guys” Foundation 2024
Learn how the “I Love U Guys” Foundation started, how it has grown, and where it is headed.
Ep 92: Area Command – What Is It and When Do I Need it?
When multiple events affect a community there will be a competition for resources. The best way to manage this…
Ep 91: Load and Go
When is it appropriate for law enforcement to transport a patient? What does it really mean to get definitive care?
Ep 90: What Are the Challenges of Breaching?
Breaching is a critical skill that can save lives during an active shooter event, but most law enforcement officers lack
Ep 89: Witness or Defendant Decided by Actions? A Listener Question
Today we address a listener’s question about the consequences for police officers making mistakes during an active shooter response.
Ep 88: Basic Tactics for All Responders
Every first responder needs to know some basic tactics for operating in a tactical situation.
Ep 87: Critical Perimeter Functions
What are the crucial responsibilities of the perimeter group in maintaining control and keeping things from going sideways?
Ep 86: Does and Injured Hostage = Active Killing?
The shooting has stopped but injured individuals are now being held hostage. Is this still considered active killing?
Ep 85: Common Misconceptions Revisited
We revisit topics to assess our progress and identify areas that still need improvement.
Ep 84: What Happens After Reunification?
What happens after the shooter has been stopped, the last patient transported, and survivors reunited?
Ep 83: Stepping Up as Team Leader
During an active shooter event, rapid decision-making and effective communication are crucial – and that takes leadership. Leadership can happen
Ep 82: Transport Group Supervisor
The Transport Group Supervisor is responsible for more than just calling ambulances and getting them to the scene. While their
Ep 81: Contact Team Negotiator
The initial response to an active shooter event typically involves a blend of patrol officers present at the scene. If
Ep 80: When the Scene Goes Silent
Not every Active Shooter event unfolds in the same way. When there’s a deviation from the norm, the potential for
Ep 79: When Communications Fail
Sometimes communications fail – not just radios. In scenarios like active shooter events, getting information out and keeping the mission
Ep 78 Civilians on the Scene
In the aftermath, of an active shooter incident, what can a civilian on the scene do to help? In today’s
Ep 77: The Job of RTF 1
In an active shooter incident, a Rescue Task Force is a medical mission with a security component. RTF1, the first
Ep 76: The Price of Prevention
How do you know what products will help solve your problems? When talking to security consultants how do you know
Ep 75: When the Response Stalls
Reality doesn’t always unfold like our training. It can be chaotic and confusing and can stall anywhere in the process.
Ep 74: The Role of a School Resource Officer
The mission of an SRO is direct threat intervention. Today we speak with Billy Perry and his approach to training