ALICE Overview and Purpose 5

Question 1

What distinguishes ALICE Training from a 'Run, Hide, Fight' protocol?

Accepted Answer

ALICE provides a more comprehensive framework with specific tactics for each option and emphasizes informed decision-making

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ALICE does not include a counter/fight option

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Run, Hide, Fight is more detailed and scenario-specific than ALICE

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They are identical protocols with different branding

Question 2

How has ALICE Training influenced school safety legislation in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Several states have referenced or adopted ALICE-aligned options-based training in school safety laws and guidelines

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ALICE Training is explicitly banned in several states due to safety concerns

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ALICE has no documented impact on any state legislation

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The federal government mandates ALICE as the only approved protocol

Question 3

In terms of organizational preparedness, what does ALICE Training recommend organizations do BEFORE an incident occurs?

Accepted Answer

Conduct regular drills, develop site-specific response plans, and train all occupants on the options

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Keep all safety plans classified so attackers cannot access them

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Only train security personnel and keep general staff uninformed to avoid alarm

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Purchase firearms for designated staff members as the primary preparation

Question 4

What is the ALICE Training Institute's certification model for instructors?

Accepted Answer

Certified ALICE Instructors complete a formal train-the-trainer program and can then train others in their organization

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Any employee can self-certify after watching online videos

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Certification is only available to active law enforcement officers

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There is no formal instructor certification; anyone can teach ALICE

Question 5

Which scenario best illustrates a situation where ALICE Training would recommend Evacuation over Lockdown?

Accepted Answer

A clear exit route exists and the shooter is on the opposite side of the building

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The threat is in an adjacent hallway blocking the only exit

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All windows are sealed and cannot be opened

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Law enforcement has not yet arrived on scene

Question 6

What concept does ALICE Training use to explain why even imperfect action is often better than complete passivity during an active shooter event?

Accepted Answer

The OODA Loop and decision disruption

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The bystander effect

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The paradox of choice

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Normalcy bias

Question 7

What age-appropriate modification does ALICE Training recommend for elementary school children?

Accepted Answer

Younger children are taught simplified concepts focused on evacuation and understanding alert signals, with less emphasis on Counter

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Elementary children should receive identical training to adults, including Counter tactics

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Elementary students are excluded from all ALICE training

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Children are taught to confront shooters using swarm tactics from kindergarten