--- title: Top 10 Must-Haves for an Active Shooter Response Program description: Download our free eBook to discover critical considerations when implementing an active shooter response plan for your school community. image: https://info.alicetraining.com/hubfs/Social%20Media/Facebook/Alice-K12-EB-042721-Top%2010%20Must-Haves-social.png --- [Skip to content](https://info.alicetraining.com/top-10-must-haves-active-shooter-response-program#main-content) ![ALICE a solution of Navigate360](https://info.alicetraining.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Color/Nav360-Global-Alice%20Lockup-CMYK-1338x455.png?width=1338&height=455&name=Nav360-Global-Alice%20Lockup-CMYK-1338x455.png) - [Default HubSpot Blog](https://alicetraining-6581542.hs-sites.com/blog) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Default HubSpot Blog](https://alicetraining-6581542.hs-sites.com/blog) - [Contact us](https://info.alicetraining.com/top-10-must-haves-active-shooter-response-program#contact) [Contact us](https://info.alicetraining.com/top-10-must-haves-active-shooter-response-program#contact) 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 ![Alice-K12-EB-042721-Top 10 Must-Haves-200x260](https://info.alicetraining.com/hubfs/Supplemental%20Images/200x260/Alice-K12-EB-042721-Top%2010%20Must-Haves-200x260.png "Alice-K12-EB-042721-Top 10 Must-Haves-200x260") ## You'll get: - The complete ten-point evaluation checklist - What NFPA 3000 now requires - How to serve every school population - Documentation that reduces liability ### Get the guide Download your free copy See the ten essentials every active shooter response training program should include—based on 20+ years training schools nationwide. ## 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: 01 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. ML **Matthew Lasota** Dean of Students, Oxford Academy “ > 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. ML Mike Lubelfeld Superintendent North Shore School District 112 Why it matters ## What the right program delivers 01 ### Meet the standard of care Align with NFPA 3000, FEMA NIMS, DHS, and state-specific mandates. 02 ### 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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