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Informative

Amanda Bearden

This was an extremely informative course that teaches various techniques and knowledge that every educator should know.

This was an extremely informative course that teaches various techniques and knowledge that every educator should know.

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Active Shooter Preparedness

Veronica Brandt

Excellent information. Highly recommended to all. Thank you!

Excellent information. Highly recommended to all. Thank you!

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Great course

Danelle Hesse

Wonderful and important information

Wonderful and important information

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5 stars!

Kelly Blakey

I found this course really helpful.

I found this course really helpful.

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Great stuff

Cheryl Wetherbee

Very informative for everyone in education.

Very informative for everyone in education.

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Course Description

The increasing threat of workplace violence has affected all industries, including Educational Facilities. In response, TPOP has created this comprehensive, interactive course designed to address the unique challenges of this sector. We have assembled some of the most highly skilled subject matter experts in the security industry. This team is comprised of federal, state and local law enforcement officers, as well as private sector security experts, each of whom has spent years studying these issues and cases.

Working groups conducted analytical research based on numerous case studies from the FBI, DHS, Inter Agency Board and NYPD, as well as firsthand accounts of survivors and first responders. This examination produced data which showed exactly who lived and who died and why.

As a result, this course will help you… 

•    PREVENT workplace violence by recognizing its early indicators

•    MANAGE workplace violence if it cannot be prevented

•    SURVIVE the worst type of workplace violence - an active shooter event

Everything about this course has been designed to save your life and the lives of your co-workers and students. In fact, the methods taught here can be applied to your life outside of work in order to save the lives of your family.  



Security Professionals & Subject Matter Experts

The Power of Preparedness Team ...

TPOP's expert faculty includes local, state, and private law enforcement, FBI, DHS, SWAT, EMS, criminal psychology, and Armed Forces veterans.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Course Introduction with Governor Tom Ridge
  • 2

    Chapter 1: The Value Of Early Recognition

    • Chapter 1 Introduction with Dr. Anne Speckhard

    • 1.1: What are Behavioral Indicators?

    • Quiz 1.1

    • 1.2: What Behavioral Indicators Look Like

    • Quiz 1.2

    • 1.3: Chapter Conclusion
  • 3

    Chapter 2: Situational Awareness

    • Chapter 2 Introduction with Barbara Martinez

    • 2.1: Situational Awareness, Baselines, and Anomalies

    • Quiz 2.1

    • 2.2: Recognizing Gunfire

    • Quiz 2.2

    • 2.3: Obstacles to Situational Awareness

    • Quiz 2.3

    • 2.4: Have a Plan of Action

    • Quiz 2.4

    • 2.5: Chapter Conclusion
  • 4

    Chapter 3: Verbal De-escalation Techniques

    • Chapter 3 Introduction with Travis Moran

    • 3.1: What is Verbal De-escalation?

    • Quiz 3.1

    • 3.2: Understanding Agitation and Empathy

    • Quiz 3.2

    • 3.3: The 4-step De-escalation process (Pt 1)

    • Quiz 3.3

    • 3.4 The 4-Step De-escalation Process (Pt 2)

    • Quiz 3.4

    • 3.5: Escape When Necessary

    • Quiz 3.5

    • 3.6: Responding to threats with the Threat Protocol

    • Quiz 3.6

    • 3.7: Chapter Conclusion
  • 5

    Chapter 4: Surviving An Active Shooter Event

    • Chapter 4 Introduction with Gary Sikorski

    • 4.1: Active Shooter Definition

    • Quiz 4.1

    • 4.2: Going It Alone

    • Quiz 4.2

    • 4.3: Your 3D Action Plan: Run, Hide, Fight

    • Quiz 4.3

    • 4.4: Scenario 1: You Know Where The Shooter Is

    • Quiz 4.4

    • 4.5: Scenario 2: You Cannot Tell Where the Shots Came From

    • Quiz 4.5

    • 4.6: Scenario 3: You come face-to-face with the shooter

    • Quiz 4.6

    • 4.7: Outdoor or Open Space Indoor Attacks

    • Quiz 4.7

    • 4.8: Reloads, Jams, and Improvising Weapons

    • Quiz 4.8

    • 4.9: Increasing Your Odds of Survival

    • Quiz 4.9

    • 4.10: When Law Enforcement Arrives

    • Quiz 4.10

    • 4.11 Chapter Conclusion
  • 6

    Chapter 5: Response To Injury

    • Chapter 5 Introduction with Rick McLatcher

    • 5.1: You Can Be the First Care Responder

    • Quiz 5.1

    • 5.2: Stopping Blood Loss - Pressure Points

    • Quiz 5.2

    • 5.3: Tourniquets and Improvised Bandages

    • Quiz 5.3

    • 5.4: When EMS Arrives

    • Quiz 5.4

    • 5.5: Chapter Conclusion
  • 7

    Conclusion - What Preparedness Means

    • Course Conclusion with Brigadier General Michael McDaniel