ATST Course Outline

ATST is a 3 hour informational training  NOT A TACTICAL TRAINING COURSE.

Brief Program Description

ATST is an educational program that teaches individuals and organizations how to properly respond to an Active Threat Scenario or Active Shooter situation. This training is an interactive program encouraging individuals to engage with the instructors. The SSC curriculum is adapted from the teachings of LT. Colonel Dave Grossman U.S. Army (Ret.), U.S. Homeland Security Department, University of Central Florida, and Pittsburgh Bureau of Police SWAT Team recommendations. The information presented acts as a guide for the participants who may find themselves involuntarily in an Active Threat or Active Shooter Situation.

Program Outcomes

ATST will present individuals with information and tools designed to assist staff in making critical decisions. ATST develops an appropriate plan of action organization specific and teaches employees how to effectively and efficiently communicate and respond when Law Enforcement arrives to a critical incident. ATST strives to teach employees how to mitigate losses and limit targets of opportunity during an actual event.

Program Goals and Objectives

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  Understanding the mentality of the Active Shooter

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  Learn current national statistics

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  Importance of implementing and practicing drills as a standard process
  

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  Understand and learn how to conduct the lockdown processes
  

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  Learn how to mitigate losses and limit targets of opportunity
  

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  Learn the purpose of and how use the SSC lockdown kits
  

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  What to report when calling 911
  

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  Learn how to choose Safe Room Shepherds
  

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  Understand the mission of law enforcement
  

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  Understand administration responsibilities
  

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  Understand the debriefing process after a Critical Incident