Effective Development of Active Threat Training Part 6 – Weapons Training (using Non-Lethal Training Ammunition (NLTA) and Live Ammunition)

by UTM Admin | Apr 23, 2015 | Blog

An essential skill to successfully mitigate an active threat is weapons proficiency under stress. Many people can shoot stationary paper targets on a static range, however there are more relevant firearms skills and tactics that must be the focus of training when...

Effective Development of Active Threat Training Part 5 – Response to Bomb/Suspicious Package Located During Active Threat

by UTM Admin | Jan 6, 2015 | Blog

History has shown us that many active threat incidents are premeditated and involve significant planning. In some instances, part of the suspects attack plan includes bombs, explosives, and booby traps. Responders should be provided with a basic working knowledge of...

Effective Development of Active Threat Training Part 4 – Response Plan to Active Threat

by UTM Admin | Jan 6, 2015 | Blog

The training program should instruct responders on the appropriate response to an active threat. The response plans should include but not be limited to: variables and threat assessment considerations, such as type of threat, multiple threat communication, and others....

Effective Development of Active Threat Training – Part 3 – Legal Considerations

by UTM Admin | Jan 6, 2015 | Blog

The training program for responders should cover many of the legal issues related to the use of force and the protection of human life. Coverage should include Constitutional, state and federal laws as well as particular agency policies and procedures. Prior case law...

Effective Development of Active Threat Training Part 2 – Pre-incident Indicators

by UTM Admin | Jan 6, 2015 | Blog

The training program for responders should include a brief synopsis of behavioral trends and patterns of past offenders through lessons learned. The responder must maintain a general vigilance and should be trained to recognize specific indicators when a suspect is...