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What is an active shooter?
What is an active shooter?
- An individual who is actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area (correct)
- An individual who is attempting to rob a bank
- An individual who is engaging in a fight
- An individual who is attempting to steal a car
How long does an active shooter situation typically last?
How long does an active shooter situation typically last?
- 10 minutes
- 15 minutes (correct)
- 20 minutes
- 30 minutes
What is required to stop an active shooter situation?
What is required to stop an active shooter situation?
- Law enforcement (correct)
- Mental preparation
- Physical preparation
- All of the above
Study Notes
- Active shooters are individuals who are actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area.
- Active shooter situations are unpredictable and evolve quickly.
- Typically, the immediate deployment of law enforcement is required to stop the shooting and mitigate harm to victims.
- Because active shooter situations are often over within 10 to 15 minutes, before law enforcement arrives on the scene, individuals must be prepared both mentally and physically to deal with an active shooter situation.
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Test your knowledge and readiness for dealing with active shooter situations. Learn about the characteristics of an active shooter and how to respond effectively to mitigate harm to victims.
