🚨 Vigilance Is Increasing for Active Shooter Incidents
As tragic events from past years continue to leave a lasting mark on communities, law enforcement agencies across the United States are adopting bold, proactive changes to stay vigilant and help prevent the next active shooter situation. While 2024 saw a 50% decrease in active shooter incidents compared to 2023, the threat is still real—and […]
Why Every Company and Organization Needs Active Shooter Training
In today’s workplace environment, safety isn’t just about fire drills and first-aid kits. Unfortunately, active shooter training is required. Active shooter incidents are no longer rare, and they can happen in any business or organization—regardless of size, location, or industry. According to the FBI, active shooter incidents in the U.S. have more than doubled over […]
What Is the A.L.I.V.E. Method-and Why It Could Save Your Life
In today’s world, the threat of an active shooter is no longer a distant possibility—it’s a real and growing concern. Schools, businesses, places of worship, and public venues are all potential targets, and sadly, these incidents continue to rise year after year. Most people freeze in panic when faced with sudden violence. They don’t know […]
Could the Midtown Manhattan Shooting Have Been Prevented? Why Active Shooter Training Matters Now More Than Ever
On the morning of July 28, 2025, chaos broke out inside a Manhattan skyscraper at 345 Park Avenue, home to major firms including Blackstone and the NFL. A lone gunman—armed with an AR-style rifle—opened fire inside the building, shooting at least three people, including an NYPD officer and two civilians, before taking his own life […]
A Terrifying Return to School: Minneapolis Catholic School Shooting – August 27, 2025
On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, a gunman opened fire at Annunciation Catholic School and Church in south Minneapolis during the first week of classes and a morning Mass, prompting a massive multi-agency response and campus evacuation. Officials said the shooter was contained and there was no ongoing threat as the situation stabilized; reports noted multiple […]
Active Threat Situations and Their Lasting Impact on the Public
In today’s world, active threat situations—including active shooter incidents—are no longer rare events confined to specific industries or locations. They can happen anywhere: schools, workplaces, shopping centers, places of worship, and public gatherings. Beyond the immediate tragedy of lives lost or injured, these events have far-reaching effects on communities, businesses, and society as a whole. […]
The Critical Role of Active Shooter Training and Threat Assessment
When it comes to workplace safety, many organizations have fire drills, first aid kits, and evacuation plans. But in today’s world, the risk of an active shooter event is a reality that no business or organization can afford to ignore. Proper active shooter training and threat assessment are not only about survival—they are about prevention, […]
The Charlie Kirk Assassination: What It Reveals About Active Threats-and How A.L.I.V.E. Training Helps
The fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during an outdoor event at Utah Valley University has shaken the country and reignited urgent conversations about public-space security and rapid response. Officials said Kirk was killed in what Utah’s governor described as a political assassination before thousands of attendees; a 22-year-old suspect was later taken into […]
What the Charlotte Train Tragedy Teaches Us-and How A.L.I.V.E. Training Could Help
On August 22, 2025, a fatal stabbing aboard a Charlotte, North Carolina light-rail train shocked the community and underscored a hard truth: violence can occur anywhere, at any time. While no training can eliminate all danger, A.L.I.V.E.® Active Threat Training helps people recognize risks sooner and respond faster-actions that can reduce harm when seconds matter. […]
Active Threat Detection: Why Early Awareness Saves Lives
When it comes to preventing violence, seconds—and sometimes even subtle signals—make all the difference. Most active shooter or active threat situations don’t happen without warning. Research shows that in nearly every case, attackers displayed concerning behaviors or shared threats beforehand. The challenge is that too often, these red flags go unnoticed or unreported. That’s where […]