Professionals weigh in on what to do and what NOT to do during an active shooting. Author: Shandel Menezes Updated: 10:28 PM CST January 7, 2021
SMITH COUNTY, Texas For many, experiencing an active shooting is their worst nightmare. Things can happen a lot faster than you d think. One second, the shooter is across the room from you, but before you realize it, that distance has closed.
In an instant, your world is turned upside down. Security consultant Jason Wilbur said, unfortunately, it s usually mass chaos. The going saying for active shooter response right now is Hide, Flee, Fight.
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PLAN A: HIDE
With proper planning, shootings like the one at Starrville Methodist Church can be avoided Author: Shandel Menezes Updated: 5:44 PM CST January 11, 2021
TYLER, Texas Protecting a business from unwelcomed guests has its hang-ups, but protecting a place of worship? Security consultant Jason Wilbur says that can be extra tricky.
“That s the hardest part with church security is you re supposed to be accepting of everybody, he explained.
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The open-door policy that many churches have leaves room for those with evil intentions, but a balance between a welcoming and safe environment exists. Finding it starts with a plan or Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).