Campus response: Lessons learned from an active shooter exercise

By Chief Shawn Burns and Dr. Harry Hueston, P1 Contributors For several years, West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) has conducted an active shooter response training program for all local police agencies in the Amarillo, Texas, area. This article outlines the lessons learned from this training and provides a blueprint for designing, implementing and evaluating a campus-based active shooter response training exercise in your jurisdiction. Exercise Logistics It is imperative all local...