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January 28, 2017
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TAM Security & Investigations offers active shooter training programs specifically designed for our clients – schools, churches, temples, businesses, government agencies, bars, and nightclubs. We analyze each and every incident and constantly improve our active shooter training programs and continue to improve them to prevent future shootings in similar settings.

Training & Security Measures:

The civilian active shooter training provided by TAM Security is intended to build on “run, hide, fight,” the long-standing method of increasing your personal resiliency in these types of incidents. Our training provides fundamental knowledge to identify vulnerabilities, report suspicious behavior, improve security protocols, and react faster. Each course is custom tailored dependent on the needs of the organization and participants. Our most highly sought after workplace violence training program is our four hour program where participants begin with a lecture and training, work through table top scenarios, and then are taught hands on how to respond to attacks, refining their skills by the end of the workshop.

Whether an announcement is made or you hear the actual gun shots, the first choice is run. If you can get out of range of the active shooter and to safety, do so immediately. Leave your personal items and find a safe place quickly and quietly. Such a space needs to be out of range of the gun fire and any other potential danger related to the active shooter situation. Once you are safe, help others by preventing them from going toward the the location of the shooter. Call 911 and give them as much information as possible: provide a description of the shooter, a location of the shooter, weapons they are using, if known, and the amount of ammunition that has been used, if known.

If you cannot run, you have to hide. Unlike a fire drill where you have to drop cover and hold, or an earthquake drill where you have to take cover under sturdy tables or desks, you need to find sturdy cover and concealment. Remember there is a difference between cover and concealment. If it’s not thick and sturdy made of durable material, chances are you can hide from the bullets, but you can’t stop them. Find a room, whether it is a closet, office, classroom, or break room, and lock and barricade the door. Go somewhere where you won’t be seen. Silence your cell phone and turn off the lights.

If you cannot run or hide and danger is imminent, you have to fight. Work with other people around you to attack from all sides. Improvise weapons and use whatever you can find to stab, slash, strike, or amplify your attack. Fight with everything you have. Do not stop until the attacker is neutralized.

When law enforcement officers arrive, they will not stop to help you or other victims. Their single task is to find and neutralize the active shooter. If you can walk out on your own, do so. They’ll point you in the right direction. Wait for other police officers outside in a safe place.

Creating and practicing emergency and active shooter plans can mean the difference between surviving an attack and being a victim. A professional security consultant can help your organization protect itself.

TAM Security & Investigations is providing high-end armed and unarmed regular and temporary off-duty police officers, bodyguards, security officers, loss prevention agents, and event staff. Additionally, we offer services for private investigation, consultation, people locates, and background investigation

Creating and practicing emergency and active shooter plans in Los Angeles can mean the difference between surviving an attack and being a victim. A professional security consultant in Los Angeles can help your organization protect itself.