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Active Attack Integrated Response Course (AAIR)
Department of Justice, 2023
This training course is designed to improve integration between law enforcement, fire, tele-communicator and emergency medical services (EMS) in active attack / shooter events. The course provides law enforcement officers with key medical skills based on tactical emergency casualty care, along with a model framework for law enforcement, fire, and EMS to integrate responses during an active attack / shooter event through the rescue task force concept.
Emergency Exercises: An Effective Way to Practice and Validate Emergency Operations Plans
Department of Education, 2022
This fact sheet provides information on the types and benefits of emergency exercises, developing an effective emergency exercise program, post-exercise evaluations, obtaining stakeholder buy-in, and resources for emergency exercises. It also includes a case study on emergency exercises.
School Safety Communications Planning Guide
Department of Justice, 2022
This guide is intended to help school leaders strategize sharing school safety-related initiatives and news with their networks.