Citizen Training and SErvices
Active Threat REsponse
Training Description
In an active threat situation—whether in a business, school, church, public space, or other environment—quick decision-making and decisive action can mean the difference between life and death. This course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to respond effectively to an active shooter or active attack event. Using CFR Defense’s proprietary DEFENSE survival strategy, participants will learn to assess the situation, take appropriate action, and increase their chances of survival. The training emphasizes developing a survivor’s mindset, improving situational awareness, and preparing for real-world threats.
Course Topics
- Understanding Active Threat Events: Defining active shooter and active attack situations, common characteristics, and response challenges
- Developing a Survivor’s Mindset: Mental preparedness, overcoming fear, and making rapid, life-saving decisions under stress
- Situational Awareness and Threat Detection: Identifying pre-incident indicators, recognizing suspicious behaviors, and increasing environmental awareness
- The DEFENSE Survival Strategy: CFR Defense’s step-by-step response framework—Detect, Evaluate, Flee, Evade, Neutralize, Stabilize, Evacuate
- Prevention and Preparedness: Personal and organizational strategies for planning, training, and improving emergency readiness
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Recognize the signs of a potential active threat and take proactive measures to enhance safety
Apply DEFENSE survival strategies to quickly determine the best response in an active threat situation
Improve situational awareness and threat detection skills to identify potential dangers before they escalate
Develop a survivor’s mindset to remain calm and take decisive action under extreme stress
Enhance personal and organizational preparedness for an active threat event
Who Should Attend
This training is ideal for:
- Customer service professionals who handle challenging interactions
- Healthcare workers involved in patient care and emergency response
- Security personnel responsible for maintaining safety and order
- Law enforcement officers managing public safety and crisis situations
- Educators and school staff working in dynamic, high-responsibility environments
- Professionals in any field where crisis management and safety are priorities