How to Prepare Your Workplace for an Active Threat (A Practical Checklist)
Active threat situations can unfold anywhere, including offices, warehouses, medical facilities, and corporate campuses. While no one wants to imagine such a scenario, preparation is one of the most effective ways to protect lives. At A.L.I.V.E. Active Shooter Survival Training, we help organizations move from uncertainty to readiness. This workplace checklist gives you a starting […]
Brown University and Bondi Beach Shootings: Why Active Threat Training Is No Longer Optional
This past weekend brought two devastating reminders that active shooter and mass violence incidents are increasing in frequency and scope worldwide. On December 13, 2025, a gunman opened fire inside the Barus & Holley engineering building at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, killing two students and injuring nine others during a final exam review […]
The 5 Most Common Mistakes People Make During Active Shooter Events
Active shooter incidents unfold in seconds, not minutes. In most cases, the attacker causes the majority of harm before law enforcement even arrives. What people do — or fail to do — in those first moments can make the difference between survival and tragedy. At A.L.I.V.E. Active Shooter Survival Training, we teach a proven method […]
How Organizations Assess Active Threat Risk: A Practical Guide to Modern Preparedness
Active threat incidents once felt rare and unimaginable. Today, they represent a growing operational and human safety concern for workplaces, schools, and public-facing organizations. The challenge for leadership is no longer whether an event could happen, but how to evaluate the risk and prepare proactively. At A.L.I.V.E. Active Shooter Survival Training, we help organizations develop […]
Are You Liable Without Active Threat Training? What Employers Need to Know
Workplace safety is no longer limited to fire drills, evacuation maps, and OSHA compliance. As active threat incidents continue to impact offices, healthcare facilities, schools, warehouses, and public-facing businesses, employers are being held to a higher standard of preparedness. The question many organizations now face is not if something could happen, but what their responsibility […]
The Workplace Safety Playbook: Preventing, Preparing for, and Surviving Active Threats
Active threat incidents in workplaces are no longer rare, isolated events. Offices, warehouses, healthcare facilities, corporate campuses, and public-facing businesses have all experienced situations where violence erupted with little warning and devastating consequences. While no organization can eliminate every risk, prepared workplaces consistently experience better outcomes. The difference is not luck—it is awareness, planning, and […]
The Difference Between Safety Training and Survival Training
Most organizations believe they are prepared for emergencies because they provide safety training. Employees watch videos, review procedures, attend briefings, and acknowledge policies. These efforts are well intentioned, but they often create a false sense of readiness. Safety training and survival training are not the same thing. Understanding the difference is critical when lives are […]
The Psychology of Freezing: Why Good People Fail to Act in Crises and How to Fix It
When violence erupts, people like to imagine they would react decisively. They picture themselves running, fighting, helping others, or finding a strategic escape. The uncomfortable reality is that most people do not move at all. They freeze, physically and cognitively, even when they know danger is present. This freeze response is not a character flaw. […]
What “Low-Visibility Preparedness” Really Means (and Why It Saves Lives During Active Threat Events)
Most people imagine preparedness as highly tactical, aggressive, or visibly defensive — the person acting paranoid, constantly scanning, or openly discussing danger. In reality, the most effective form of preparedness during active threat situations is far more subtle, intentional, and quiet. It blends seamlessly into everyday life without disrupting environments or drawing attention. This is […]
Why Paying Attention to Your Surroundings Could Save Your Life in an Active Shooter Situation
Active shooter incidents happen fast. In most cases, the entire event is over within minutes long before law enforcement can arrive. That means your ability to notice danger early and react quickly could be the difference between safety and tragedy. At A.L.I.V.E. Active Shooter Survival Training, we emphasize the importance of situational awareness as the […]