RedVector RV-11032

Active Shooter and Other Acts of Targeted Violence

Active Shooter and Other Acts of Targeted Violence

1 hr. Online Course

Level: Fundamental

Item#: RV-11032

SME: DW MacAdam, MBA, CPD

Active shooter or threat suspects are bent on killing as many people as quickly as possible in most cases. Knowing how to react in a targeted violence situation can increase your chances of survival.
 
This interactive online course will teach you about various types of targeted violence. You will learn how to improve your chances of survival by preparing for targeted violence. You will also learn about the precautions for targeted violence and the indicators and traits to look out for so you'll know what to expect in various situations. Finally, you'll be trained on how to react to targeted violence by identifying roles and responsibilities and relaying communication effectively so that you can calmly interact with first responders.
 
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
  • Describe active shooter and active threat profiles
  • Identify ways to prepare for targeted violence situations
  • Describe options for dealing with an active shooter or threat
  • List recommendations for interacting with first responders during targeted violence situations
 
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: DW MacAdam, MBA, CPD
DW MacAdam, MBA, CPD Photo
DW MacAdam, a safety-security consultant and Advanced CPTED Specialist for residential and commercial properties, is the owner and lead CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) consultant and crime prevention practitioner of MacAdam Protection Strategies in the San Francisco bay area. Additionally, Mr. MacAdam is a Board Member of Cal-DOCA (California Designing Out Crime Association) and an advanced peace officer for the State of California.
 
Professionally, Mr. MacAdam was awarded his CPTED Professional Designation (CPD) from the NICP (National Institute of Crime Prevention). He has successfully identified architectural deficiencies, provided safety/security recommendations, planned alarm/video/access systems, and introduced safer practices to residential and commercial properties. Clients include: victims, potential victims, community residences, high-level executive residences, small businesses, and State of California buildings/properties. This success is due to his (security and peace officer) training, experience (peace officer, detective, evidence technician, dignitary agent, safety programs officer, crime prevention officer, and former FBI-certified bomb technician), and his educational accomplishments.
 
Academically, Mr. MacAdam studied architecture with a focus on CPTED (Crime Prevention through Environmental Design) at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and graduated with honors with the following two degrees: MBA with a concentration in Security Consulting and BS in Management of Personal Protection. He also obtained numerous California POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) certifications, such as: Crime Prevention, Dignitary Security, Robert Presley School of Investigation, Background Investigation, and Evidence Technician. He is a former FBI-certified bomb technician.
 
Mr. MacAdam has been a speaker at the ASIS Executive Protection Symposium for professionals/students and at UC Berkeley lecturing on CPTED for architecture students.
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