Incidents involving active shooters are increasing every day. According to the new FBI statistics, events such as these will continue to rise. Making it more important than ever to have a plan in place to protect your customers, guests, students, and employees.
If You Don’t Have a Plan Established, Now is the Time to Contact Curtis Security.
Risk Assessment
Active shooters don’t typically fit the cookie cutter mold. It is important to limit their access, minimizing and discouraging their impact. For example, having a security guard at the entrance of the door checking badges and any suspicious bags has proven to be very effective in keeping out a suspected shooter.
It is the small details that tend to go unnoticed by most, but not a highly trained security guard. It could be the subtle signs of a disgruntle employee. Or something an employee noticed, but too afraid to tell anyone. A security guard establishes open communications which is typically enough to for an employee to disclose without any concerns or fear. It can mean a possible deadly situation is avoided.
Develop a Response Plan
It is crucial to have a plan in place. Each employee should understand what steps to take in an emergency situation. How will you notify both guests and employees, should they take cover in a lockable closet or start evacuation procedures, are key elements that should be addressed.
An armed security guard is your first line of defense against any violent situation. Whether it is an employee or irate customer, a security guard is trained in defusing the situation. Preventing the situation from getting out of control and finding a safe resolution.
Do You Have An Up To Date Plan In Place?
If you don’t have a plan in place now is the time. Curtis Protective Services is a trusted name in the security guard industry. Our well established teams are hand picked for their for their aptitude for handing stressful situations, their high level of professionals and communication skills. As well as their presentation, responsiveness, and experience.
