ALICE Overview and Purpose 4

Question 1

What does 'Counter' mean in the context of ALICE Training?

Accepted Answer

Creating noise, movement, and distraction to disrupt the attacker's ability to shoot accurately

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Counting the number of occupants in a room during a lockdown

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Contacting counterterrorism units immediately

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Counter is a passive strategy of hiding behind a counter or desk

Question 2

How does ALICE Training describe the purpose of the 'Counter' option?

Accepted Answer

Counter is a last-resort option used when there are no other viable survival choices

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Counter is the preferred first response to any active shooter situation

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Counter means verbally negotiating with the shooter to de-escalate

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Counter requires participants to be armed with a firearm

Question 3

Which historical event is most frequently cited as the catalyst for developing ALICE Training?

Accepted Answer

The 1999 Columbine High School shooting

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The 2007 Virginia Tech shooting

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The 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary shooting

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The 1966 University of Texas Tower shooting

Question 4

What is the significance of the order of letters in ALICE — are participants required to follow them in sequence?

Accepted Answer

No, the letters are not a sequential checklist but a set of options to be used based on the situation

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Yes, participants must always follow A-L-I-C-E in exact order

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Yes, but only the first three steps are mandatory

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No, participants should always skip directly to E (Evacuate) first

Question 5

Which federal agency has published guidance that aligns with the ALICE proactive options-based philosophy?

Accepted Answer

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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The Federal Reserve Board (FRB)

Question 6

In ALICE Training, what role does 'situational awareness' play in the overall framework?

Accepted Answer

It enables individuals to assess real-time conditions and choose the most effective response option

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It is only relevant for security personnel, not general occupants

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Situational awareness is trained out of participants to reduce panic

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It is used only during the Alert phase and not afterward

Question 7

Which statement accurately reflects ALICE Training's stance on law enforcement's role during an active shooter event?

Accepted Answer

Law enforcement remains the primary responders; ALICE prepares civilians to survive until help arrives

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ALICE teaches that civilians should neutralize the shooter before police arrive

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ALICE discourages calling 911 to avoid tying up emergency lines

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Participants are taught to direct police upon their arrival