Chain of Events: Mitigating Active Shooters and Hostile Events
Abstract
Agencies responding to an active shooter/hostile event (ASHE) need to recognize opportunities to capitalize on one another's actions. This thesis answers the research question: What shared action points can law enforcement and fire rescue personnel identify, prior to an incident, to improve response coordination and collaboration? The research included ASHE case analysis, agency policy analysis, and a focus group of law enforcement and fire rescue subject matter experts. I conducted the research through the lens of the recognition primed decision making (RPDM) framework because it specifically relates to decisions made under severe time constraints. The policy analysis showed that agencies expect shared action points to be recognized and acted on. The case analysis found that shared action points similar to those found in policy occur during responses. The focus group participants provided insights into actions expected of responders and actions directed in policy. The subsequent mitigation action chain conceptual model and identified shared action points can be incorporated into a training program to help ensure critical on-scene interactions and improve incident outcomes.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2022
- Accession Number
- AD1200557
Entities
People
- Robert N. Goplin
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School