CJC-3952KP - Handling the Active Assailant Incident

Course Description

Lesson Purpose: Define what factors establish an event as an active assailant, and describe the impact of active assailant events on our nation and state.  List and explain the basic tactical concerns for law enforcement officers who are responding to active assailant calls for service.  Discuss methods available to  telecommunicators that ensure the safety of all first responders on an active assailant scene.  Through exploring case studies of previous active assailant calls for
service, describe the findings as they relate to the telecommunicators' handling of those calls. Define the following terms regarding "emotional fall-out," which can impact the 911 Center following an active assailant events, Critical Incident Stress Management, Critical incident stress debriefing, Employee Assistance Program, and Peer support.