http://site7031263.crisis-management.us/blog-postsBLOG RSSThu, 03 Aug 2023 20:06:24 GMTThu, 03 Aug 2023 20:06:24 GMThttp://site7031263.crisis-management.us/blog-posts/the-rise-of-active-shooter-swatting-a-dangerous-and-costly-trend-in-schoolsTitle: The Rise of Active Shooter Swatting: A Dangerous and Costly Trend in SchoolsAs America continues to grapple with mass shootings, another trend has authorities on high alert. Across the country, school districts and universities are experiencing an increase in false reports of school shootings and campus threats. It's called swatting, false threats called into police and 911 that, in an age of mass shootings, triggers a cascade of responses[1]. In particular, active shooter swatting is aSat, 26 Aug 2023 18:22:58http://site7031263.crisis-management.us/blog-posts/the-rise-of-active-shooter-swatting-a-dangerous-and-costly-trend-in-schoolshttp://site7031263.crisis-management.us/blog-posts/understanding-the-prevalence-of-hoax-calls-unraveling-the-motives-behind-false-alarmsIn recent times, there has been a disturbing rise in hoax calls related to active shooters, causing immense distress and panic among the public. These false alarms not only waste valuable resources but also undermine the trust in emergency response systems. To comprehend the reasons behind this troubling trend, we delve into the motives that drive individuals to make such dangerous and deceptive calls.One of the primary factors contributing to the proliferation of hoax calls is copycatMon, 07 Aug 2023 16:21:30http://site7031263.crisis-management.us/blog-posts/understanding-the-prevalence-of-hoax-calls-unraveling-the-motives-behind-false-alarmshttp://site7031263.crisis-management.us/blog-posts/welcome-to-our-blog-but-what-is-itI note that of late our principal request is for Active shooter training, so I thought I would share this important topic with you.If you heard gunshots, would you know what to do? Would you know the fastest escape route or the best place to hide? And if it came down to saving your own life and those of your family members, friends or co-workers, would you be prepared to fight back?Mass shootings are more likely to occur in places of business than schools. FBI studies of active shooter casesThu, 03 Aug 2023 20:05:07http://site7031263.crisis-management.us/blog-posts/welcome-to-our-blog-but-what-is-ithttp://site7031263.crisis-management.us/blog-posts/6-top-tips-for-a-tip-top-blogIn today's tumultuous landscape, the significance of addressing the cost of an active shooter incident to an organization cannot be overstated. As incidents of this nature continue to rise dramatically, the consequences extend far beyond financial figures, with the well-being of employees becoming the most significant concern.Multiple factors come into play when determining the impact of such incidents on an organization. These factors include the scale of the incident, the number ofThu, 03 Aug 2023 20:07:56http://site7031263.crisis-management.us/blog-posts/6-top-tips-for-a-tip-top-bloghttp://site7031263.crisis-management.us/blog-posts/why-your-titles-should-be-no-longer-than-this​Though OSHA does not have any specific guidelines for active shooter training courses, they have recognized the importance of preparing workers for these types of incidents. The courts and OSHA alike hold employers responsible for preventing workplace violence under the General Duty Clause, which states that employers must maintain a workplace free from recognized hazards causing, or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to workers.In 2017 OSHA released a directive titledThu, 03 Aug 2023 20:06:13http://site7031263.crisis-management.us/blog-posts/why-your-titles-should-be-no-longer-than-this