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Active Shooter Awareness Training

Prepare, Respond, Stay Safe, Active shooter incidents can happen anywhere, anytime. This training empowers employees to recognize warning signs, apply the Run-Hide-Fight protocol, and respond effectively during emergencies, protecting lives and reducing risk.

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Spot early warning signs

Gain the ability to recognize behaviors that may indicate potential threats and take proactive steps to prevent escalation.

Respond effectively under pressure

Learn the proven Run, Hide, Fight strategy and other safety principles to protect yourself and others during an active shooter event.

Communicate and cooperate with first responders

Understand how to contact 911, share critical details, and follow law enforcement directives to stay safe after help arrives.

What you’ll learn in this Active Shooter Awareness Training

Gun violence in the workplace is often underestimated, yet active shooter incidents can occur in any organization and escalate rapidly in unpredictable ways. Today, workplace safety and violence prevention are critical priorities for businesses of all sizes. Proactive planning and employee preparedness are essential to minimize risk and protect lives during emergencies.

NAVEX’s Active Shooter Awareness provides employees with training that helps them prepare for workplace violence emergencies. It covers early warning signs to monitor, along with actionable steps to stay safe during an active shooter event and after law enforcement arrives.

The result is a comprehensive program that builds awareness, confidence, and resilience. Employees become better informed and prepared to act decisively when every second counts, helping organizations create a safer workplace and a culture of security.

Key concepts covered in this course:

Introduction to active shooter events and the importance of being prepared if one occurs
Safety fundamentals
Responding safely
Working with first responders
Review the organization’s commitment to integrity, policies and resources

Drive real change with impactful compliance training

A resilient organization starts with a culture of compliance. That’s why organizations worldwide trust NAVEX training to help them transform their workforce, comply with regulations and achieve their ethical goals.

Real-world training scenarios

Training that mirrors real workplace challenges, not just rules. Our course put learners at the center of story-based scenarios on a range of current workplace topics – from regulatory awareness to day-to-day ethical behaviors and decisions. Designed to engage, we want to take training beyond the theoretical and into everyday work lives.

Make it your own

Customize NAVEX compliance training courses to reflect your brand, policies and specific needs. From editing text and images to adding custom content, you have the flexibility to create tailored training that resonates with your organization’s mission and values.

High-impact, adaptive learning

Equip everyone to make the right choices, every time. We offer courses designed for employees, people managers and specific local regulations so that your whole workforce receives relevant and effective training. Adaptive learning technology further personalizes learner experiences, making it more time-efficient and impactful for every individual.

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