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Meet the standard of care
Align with NFPA 3000, FEMA NIMS, DHS, and state-specific requirements.
Free Guide · Active Shooter Response training
Nine must-haves before you choose a training program.
Federal standards and evolving guidelines have raised the bar on active shooter preparation—and a “lockdown-only” plan no longer meets the standard of care.
This guide gives safety and security leaders a clear, nine-point framework for evaluating any active shooter response training program—so your organization can prepare, document, and defend its decisions with confidence.
Format
PDF · 11 pages
Type
Guide
Focus
Response training
You'll get:
- The complete nine-point evaluation checklist
- What NFPA 3000 now requires
- How to compare options-based, blended training
- Documentation that reduces liability
20+
years setting the standard
Millions
individuals trained nationwide
18,000+
Certified ALICE Instructors
What's Inside
The nine essentials of a program that works.
A strong active shooter response program is built on a foundation of documentation, communication, and training—and is part of a comprehensive school safety and security plan. This guide breaks each requirement into a clear, evaluable criterion.
From risk assessment to ongoing support, discover how to choose a program that meets—and exceeds—the current standard of care.
5 min
Most active shooter incidents are over in five minutes or less—often before help arrives.
80%+
Of workplace homicides are caused by shootings—preparation is not optional.
This guide covers:
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Closing the gaps with a risk assessment
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Blended training for improved retention
03
Training accommodations & specialization
04
An options-based approach
05
Collaboration with local authorities
06
Scenario-based, trauma-informed drills
07
An internal awareness plan
08
Documentation & proof of completion
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Assurance of ongoing support
One of the best things about the training is you feel empowered in these types of situations—and you can pass that along to your employees, your family, your friends, and anybody you might care about.
For 20+ years, Navigate360 and its team of law enforcement, education, and research experts—alongside a team of ALICE National Trainers—have spearheaded the effort to certify organizations and train millions of individuals in ALICE strategies nationwide. Blended delivery, trauma-informed instruction, and options-based strategies build confidence and teach the response skills used to survive a violent incident.
Why it matters
What the right program delivers
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Improve retention
Blended eLearning plus hands-on practice builds lasting muscle memory.
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Serve every role
Trauma-informed training for staff, specialized personnel, and every learner.
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Reduce liability
Documentation and proof of completion protect your organization.
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Build lasting confidence
Options-based strategies help people act decisively when seconds matter.
Ready to choose a program that meets the standard?
Get the nine must-haves and evaluate any active shooter response training with confidence.
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