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Meet the standard of care
Align with NFPA 3000, FEMA NIMS, DHS, and state-specific mandates.
Free Guide · K-12 Active Shooter Response
Ten must-haves before you choose a training program.
Federal initiatives and state mandates have raised the bar on active shooter preparation for schools—and a “lockdown-only” plan no longer meets the standard of care.
This guide gives K-12 safety leaders a clear, ten-point framework for evaluating any active shooter response training program—so your district can prepare, document, and defend its decisions with confidence.
Format
PDF · 12 pages
Type
Guide
Focus
K-12 response training
You'll get:
- The complete ten-point evaluation checklist
- What NFPA 3000 now requires
- How to serve every school population
- Documentation that reduces liability
20+
years setting the standard
Millions
individuals trained nationwide
18,000+
Certified Alice instructors
What's Inside
The ten 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.
346
School shootings recorded in 2023—the highest total on record since 1966.
~1/day
The U.S. now averages nearly one school shooting incident every day.
This guide covers:
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Includes a risk assessment
02
Meets & exceeds state & federal guidelines
03
Invites collaboration with local law enforcement
04
Incorporates blended instruction
05
Accommodates all school populations
06
Prioritizes training, not just technology
07
Includes safety drill protocols
08
Incorporates family & community awareness plans
09
Ensures documentation & proof of completion
10
Provides ongoing support
Customer Story
This kind of training isn't easy, but it's essential. By working through the hard stuff with a trained professional, you remove the confusion from an incident and regain control.
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The online and in-person modality choices, trauma-informed delivery, and options-based strategies build participant confidence and teach effective preparedness and response skills used to survive a violent incident, regardless of location or circumstance. When it comes to active shooter preparedness and response training, there is simply no substitute for ALICE.
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Mike Lubelfeld
Superintendent
North Shore School District 112
Why it matters
What the right program delivers
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Reach every learner
Age- and ability-appropriate, trauma-informed instruction for all school populations.
03
Engage first responders
Collaboration with local law enforcement optimizes response effectiveness.
04
Reduce liability
Documentation and proof of completion protect your district.
05
Build lasting confidence
Options-based strategies help students and staff act decisively when seconds matter.
Ready to choose a program that meets the standard?
Get the ten must-haves and evaluate any active shooter response training with confidence.
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