ALICE Instructor Certification and Standards Flashcards

What is a key element ALICE Instructors must include in every training program they deliver?

Answer: A needs assessment tailored to the specific facility, population, and threat environment

Effective ALICE instruction begins with understanding the unique characteristics of the facility and population to customize training appropriately.

Which resource should ALICE Instructors use to stay current with evolving active-threat research and best practices?

Answer: ALICE Training Institute updates, peer-reviewed safety research, FBI active shooter studies, and CISA publications

Credible, authoritative sources like ALICE Training Institute, FBI, and CISA provide evidence-based updates that keep instructor knowledge current and accurate.

Why is it important for ALICE Instructors to conduct a site walkthrough before training?

Answer: To understand the physical layout, identify potential evacuation routes, and customize scenario examples to the actual environment

A site walkthrough enables instructors to reference real exits, barriers, and choke points, making scenarios more relevant and actionable for participants.

How should ALICE Instructors address the Counter option with participants who are physically unable to engage in physical resistance?

Answer: Explain that Counter is one option among many and help participants identify other actions—such as distraction or evacuation—appropriate to their abilities

Counter is an option of last resort; instructors must help all participants identify the options that realistically apply to their capabilities and situation.

What is the best way for an ALICE Instructor to evaluate the effectiveness of a training session?

Answer: Use post-training assessments, participant feedback surveys, and observable performance during scenario exercises

Combining knowledge assessments, feedback surveys, and observed performance provides a comprehensive picture of what participants learned and what needs improvement.

Which professional standard should guide an ALICE Instructor's conduct when training vulnerable populations such as children or individuals with disabilities?

Answer: Follow trauma-informed, inclusive practices that prioritize participant dignity, psychological safety, and meaningful participation

Trauma-informed, inclusive instruction respects participants' needs and ensures that safety training empowers rather than harms vulnerable individuals.