University of Wisconsin–Madison

Active Threat Response Online Training

An active killer is an individual(s) actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined space or another highly populated area. In most cases, active killers use firearms and display no pattern or method for the selection of their victims. An active killer’s objective is that of mass murder.

Active killer situations are dynamic and evolve rapidly, demanding an immediate response by the community and immediate deployment of law enforcement resources to stop the shooting and prevent further harm to the community.
What you do matters, and we encourage you to remember these three key steps: RUN, HIDE, and FIGHT.

The Active Threat Response Online Course will review the skills needed to survive a violent event. The focus is on situational awareness, decision making and the Run, Hide, Fight method of dealing with an active threat. The training incudes research results, data from survivors and practical simulations to re-enforce the material. The module includes a welcome from the UWPD Police Chief, full length active threat videos, and links to resources to assist after an event.

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