SRO Active Shooter Response 2

Question 1

During an active shooter event in a crowded hallway, what is the SRO's FIRST priority upon arrival at the scene?

Accepted Answer

Move toward the sound of gunfire to neutralize the threat

Answer

SROs are trained to immediately move toward the threat to stop the killing, as delay costs lives.

Question 2

Which radio communication practice is MOST critical for an SRO engaging an active shooter?

Accepted Answer

Provide continuous updates on shooter location, description, and direction of travel

Answer

Ongoing radio updates allow responding officers to coordinate and intercept the shooter effectively.

Question 3

A student pulls a fire alarm during an active shooter event. What is the primary danger of this action?

Accepted Answer

It forces students into hallways, exposing them to the shooter

Answer

Fire alarm protocols move people into open areas where they become vulnerable to an active shooter.

Question 4

When multiple officers arrive at an active shooter scene, how should a contact team be formed?

Accepted Answer

The first two officers form a contact team and move immediately toward the threat

Answer

ALERRT and ILEA protocols call for a two-officer contact team to enter and advance without delay.

Question 5

An SRO encounters a wounded victim in a hallway while pursuing the shooter. What should the officer do?

Accepted Answer

Mark the victim's location and continue toward the shooter

Answer

The contact team's sole mission is neutralizing the threat; rescue teams following behind handle casualties.

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