It’s true—schools should be off limits when it comes to harmful attacks. The sad reality is that is just not the case.

New FBI statistics show the rate of active shooter incidents in the U.S averages more than once per month. Depending on a school’s size, that could easily mean hundreds of children are at risk of being attacked while at school. Active shooter training for schools has become more popular as the number of annual incidents continues to rise. The most common places for an active shooter to visit include businesses and schools. Our team feels it’s imperative that informative training in active shooter situations in schools take place. Before you begin any form of active shooter training in schools, you should conduct a thorough assessment to identify your school's unique security and safety needs.

Then, you should create a reliable school safety team comprised of school admins, counselors, educators, security personnel, and school health professionals with experience in mental health.

Training Courses Include:

• Facts, statistics, and in-depth information regarding school shootings

• Information on how to lower the chances of an attack happening

• Actions to take before, during, and after an active shooter incident

• Effective drills that help faculty remain calm when it matters most

Drills should be fully tailored to meet the demands of your specific building. Drills can look different for different schools. Regardless of our personal views, we’re all in agreement that schools should be 100% safe. Our team is filled with professionals who all have the same goal: to improve student safety in our schools worldwide. Our team will work with you to create an effective plan that makes sense for your individual needs. Contact us today to learn more about TeacherLock and active shooter safety training in schools.