Given today's ever-changing threat environment, preparing for and training employees to cope with active threats and workplace violence should be a key piece of an organization's emergency action plan.

A Unique Training Opportunity

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is hosting a 2-hour Security Webinar to enhance awareness of, and response to, an active shooter incident.

Objectives

• Discuss the elements of active shooter incident response planning with guidance from expert instructors.
• Describe common behaviors, conditions, and situations associated with active shooter events.
• Discuss how to recognize potential workplace violence indicators.
• Provide information about best practices, communications protocols, and resources that will assist stakeholders to develop or enhance their emergency planning, preparedness, and response to active shooter incidents.

Building Emergency Planning Capabilities

The event will also describe how to incorporate key elements of successful incident management into planning efforts including:

• Communication and Incident Planning for employees
• Emergency Action Plan Development
• Recognizing Behavioral Indicators
• Coordinating with First Responders

Who should Participate?

• Corporate and facility security professionals from the private and public sectors
• Supervisory first responders
• Human resource managers
• Community response and liaison officers
• Health organizations
• Faith-based leaders
• School administrators and security officers
• Homeland security representatives

Registration is free and participation is based on a first come, first served basis with a limit of 350 participants.

Registration will close as soon as the event reaches capacity or no later than Novermber 1, 2022 at noon (12:00 p.m.) EDT.

• If your plans change, please cancel your registration or notify us at ASWorkshop@CISA.DHS.GOV.

Eventbrite will email you a link to access the AS Webinar the evening prior to the event.

For more information email CISA-Active Shooter Preparedness at ASworkshop@CISA.DHS.GOV or visit cisa.gov/active-shooter-preparedness.