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Keep Your School Safe
with our unique, hands-on violent event
incident management training

We train school personnel side-by-side with police, fire, and EMS to work
faster as one team and save every life that can be saved.

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Gain Experience Protecting your Students from Violent Events

The goal is simple — decrease the time to neutralize the threat, get injured to a hospital, and reunite students with their families.

This course provides you with the experience and confidence to respond to a violent event, regardless of your daily responsibilities.

Time is your biggest enemy when it comes to saving lives. Every second wasted potentially leads to more children’s lives lost, more rounds fired, more lasting effects, and more chaos. Thankfully, there are three easy steps to prepare your school for this: plan, prepare, and practice.

We can help you get there.

91%

of public schools reported they had a plan for procedures to be performed in the event of an incident. But many of these schools have never practiced the plan, had it reviewed by local authorities and haven't consulted with local fire, EMS and police.

Crisis Isn’t A Choice.
Response Is.

In partnership with The “I Love U Guys” Foundation

National Center for Integrated Emergency Response®
I Love U Guys Foundation

The “I Love U Guys” Foundation’s programs for crisis response and post-crisis reunification are used in more than 30,000 schools, districts, agencies and organizations around the world. We partner with The "I Love U Guys" Foundation to combine their research-based best practices — created by school administrators, psychologists, public space safety experts and families — with our decades of first-hand experience as first responders. Together, with their team, we’ve created a life-saving curriculum to provide a hands-on training approach to School Safety and Violent Event Incident Management, better known as the SSAVEIM Program.

I Love U Guys Foundation
School Personnel
School Personnel
From part-time teacher to administration, you will experience and understand the full range of violent events and responses. Participants will gain familiarity with the importance of quick responses in these situations as well as the process of reunification. You will learn to work side-by-side with your community’s emergency responders.
Law Enforcement
Law Enforcement
From patrol officer to the Chief, you will experience the full range of law enforcement assignments. Participants will rotate through Contact Teams, Rescue Task Forces, Tactical Group Supervisor, Staging Manager, Perimeter Group Supervisor, Law Enforcement Branch, Intelligence Section Chief, Incident Command, and Area Command. You will work side-by-side with fire/EMS and school personnell to quickly respond to violent events.
Fire and EMS
Fire and EMS
From EMT to the Chief, you will experience the full range of medical assignments. Participants will rotate through Rescue Task Forces, Triage Group Supervisor, Transport Group Supervisor, Staging Manager, Medical Branch, Incident Command, and Area Command. You will work side-by-side with law enforcement and school personnel to quickly respond to violent events.
Dispatch
Dispatch
You will experience using CAD, radios, and phones to manage 911 calls, radio traffic, note taking, and benchmarks for law enforcement and fire/EMS during active shooter incidents.
Public Information Officer
Public Information Officer
You will experience the confusion and chaotic speed of gathering information in an unfolding active shooter incident. Working in the Command Post, you will collect information, develop a press release approved by the Incident Commander, and deliver a live press conference alongside the Incident Commander.
Emergency Manager
Emergency Manager
You will experience the confusion and chaotic speed of an active shooter incident serving as Emergency Management at the Command Post and Area Command. As the immediate crisis is brought under control, you will demonstrate the value of emergency management by helping the Incident Commander solve short and long-term challenges.

Train side-by-side with YOUR local
emergency responders

School Safety and Violent Event Incident Management is a 2-day comprehensive course using curriculum from the “I Love U Guys Foundation” in conjunction with our unique training system, Counterstrike. Seven full-scale exercises utilize the tangible, table-top tool which provides a bird’s eye view to the incident, generating a greater understanding of the process.

Participants are trained to secure the students, identify the threat, provide medical intervention, and reunify students with their loved ones.
This course is appropriate for all educational institutions and levels of school personnel, law enforcement, fire/EMS, and dispatch, providing hands-on experience for entry level and executives alike.
Instructors utilize a no-fault, no-embarrassment coaching style to conduct live training with up to 60 students. The 6 participants (2 law enforcement, 2 fire/EMS, 2 school personnel) identified as Instructor Trainees are then able to train others after they’ve completed the SSAVEIM Program.

National Center for Integrated Emergency Response®
National Center for Integrated Emergency Response®
National Center for Integrated Emergency Response®
National Center for Integrated Emergency Response®

Do your local emergency responders know your school safety and violent event incident management plan?

Our All-Inclusive Training Will Give Your Trainers Access to:

  • The Full Curriculum
  • Hands-on Training Techniques
  • Presentation Materials
  • Access to the Student Portal
  • Forms, Tests & Checklists
  • Printable Certificates
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Participant Evaluations*

4.7 (810 Reviews)
5.0
Dispatcher
Teacher, Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus Campus (NJ) Dec 3, 2025
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

The reunification method.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

Law enforcement tactics - I am a teacher but it was nice to hear the inner workings of what is going on.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

Great stuff today.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

Student did not leave a written comment.

4.9
Dispatcher
Emergency Management, Bergen County Office of Emergency Management (NJ) Dec 3, 2025
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

Use of standard terminology.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

None.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

It was a good course.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

Student did not leave a written comment.

4.0
Law Enforcement
Sergeant, Paramus Police (NJ) Dec 2, 2025
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

Student did not leave a written comment.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

Student did not leave a written comment.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

Student did not leave a written comment.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

Student did not leave a written comment.

4.7
Law Enforcement
Officer, Paramus Police (NJ) Dec 2, 2025
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

Student did not leave a written comment.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

Student did not leave a written comment.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

Student did not leave a written comment.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

Student did not leave a written comment.

4.2
Law Enforcement
Officer, Paramus Police (NJ) Dec 2, 2025
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

Student did not leave a written comment.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

Student did not leave a written comment.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

Student did not leave a written comment.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

Student did not leave a written comment.

4.9
Dispatcher
Emergency Management, Bergen County Technical Schools - Adult Education (NJ) Dec 1, 2025
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

The overall class gave important information.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

There was nothing.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

Student did not leave a written comment.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

I thought I am very knowledgeable about everything emotional but a wonderful class.

4.6
Dispatcher
Lieutenant, Bergen County Technical Schools - Applied Technology High School (NJ) Nov 26, 2025
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

The reunification simulation.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

The part where the police officers were going through their specific training scenario on the "game board" - teachers were not significantly involved.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

The FBI guys were very good at presenting material.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

How to prepare for my specific campus.

4.8
Law Enforcement
Lieutenant, Bergen County Sheriff's Office (NJ) Nov 25, 2025
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

Student did not leave a written comment.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

Student did not leave a written comment.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

Student did not leave a written comment.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

Student did not leave a written comment.

5.0
Law Enforcement
Detective, Bergen County Sheriff's Office (NJ) Nov 25, 2025
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

Student did not leave a written comment.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

Student did not leave a written comment.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

Student did not leave a written comment.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

Student did not leave a written comment.

4.9
Law Enforcement
Officer, Bergen County Sheriff's Office (NJ) Nov 25, 2025
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

Student did not leave a written comment.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

Student did not leave a written comment.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

Student did not leave a written comment.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

Student did not leave a written comment.

*Unedited comments (including typos and spelling) written by students in their course evaluation

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