R.A.R.E. - Active Shooter Training
This course is usually offered as a private booking. Submit a request below and we will reach out to set up a private course that meets your organization’s needs.
The Crux Initiative’s RARE (Recognize, Alert, Respond, Evaluate) Active Shooter Response training is a vital program designed to equip front-facing employees with critical skills to navigate life-threatening situations in the workplace. Participants will learn to identify historical patterns and pre-attack indicators of active shooter events, understand key definitions from the FBI and Department of Homeland Security, and analyze real-world incidents to recognize warning signs and respond effectively. This course also covers practical techniques, including the "Move, Secure, Defend" strategy, enabling employees to make conscious, purposeful decisions—whether evacuating safely, barricading a secure location, or, as a last resort, defending themselves with available objects—ensuring they can act decisively under pressure.
Through hands-on practice and discussion, you’ll master skills such as locking and barricading doors, using tools like door latch magnets or heavy furniture, and communicating effectively with law enforcement using systems like What3Words or GPS for precise location reporting. You’ll also explore psychological responses to danger, such as normalcy bias and paralysis, and learn how training can expand your decision-making capacity, drawing on insights from resources like Amanda Ripley’s The Unthinkable. Additionally, the training addresses setting up designated security teams, equipping them with basic tactical medicine, Stop the Bleed/CPR, and defensive tactics, and ensuring workplaces have clear lockdown procedures and accessible medical supplies—preparing your team to respond calmly and efficiently during an unthinkable event.
For front-facing employees, this course is essential to increase workplace emergency preparedness, as active shooter incidents, though rare, can occur anywhere and demand immediate action. By gaining these skills, you’ll not only protect yourself but also enhance the safety of your colleagues and customers, reducing panic and improving outcomes in a crisis. Investing in this training with The Crux Initiative empowers your team with the knowledge, confidence, and practical tools to handle high-stress situations, fostering a safer, more secure work environment and potentially saving lives when every second counts.
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Can we help your organization stay safe? Submit a request for information below and we will reach out to organize something that fits your specific needs.