An Update of Active Attacker Events in the United States

• In Event: Poster Session I

Abstract

This is an updated look at active shooter events in the US from 2000-2016. It examines the events themselves, the shooters, the victims, and the resolutions. It uses the official FBI active shooter data set along with the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Center's active attacker data. Recommendation are then made regarding responding to such events.

Author

• William Sandel, Texas State University - ALERRT Center