ACTIVE SHOOTER INFORMATION

For the information on active shooter preparedness and training resources from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), here are key sources you can refer to:

1. DHS Active Shooter Preparedness:  This website at the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, a component of the Department of Homeland Security, provides guidance, training, and resources for schools and communities to prepare for and respond to active shooter incidents.

2. CISA’s K-12 Active Shooter Drills and Programs Landscape Assessment: Available under DHS and CISA publications here—this document outlines the landscape of active shooter drills and training in K-12 schools. You can also find resources on the Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) website and clicking on the Monterey County Safe & Healthy Schools and Communities Coalition section. You may also download The Big Five Community Packet here, which provides five immediate action responses in any given emergency: Shelter in Place; Drop, Cover, and Hold On; Secure Campus; Lockdown/Barricade; and Evacuation.

3. Active Shooter:  This government website at Ready.gov contains tips and protocols for responding to active shooter situations.

4. Brochures Titled, “Active Shooter Event”: These brochures are from the FBI in English and Spanish and can be downloaded by going to their website here for all Active Shooter Safety Resources.