Volume 8
Oct / Nov 2016 Edition
active shooter event . The Run Hide Fight protocol , a key element of active shooter response training , outlines what to do before , during and after an active shooter is in your vicinity .
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As targeted violence becomes a growing concern for employers and employees , RedVector has developed active shooter training and workplace violence training to raise awareness of actions that can be taken before , during , and after an incident . “ Maintaining a situational awareness is so important , such as being aware of your exits and having a plan ,” said DW MacAdam , RedVector author , safety-security consultant and Advanced CPTED Specialist for residential and commercial properties . “ The world ’ s different today , and it ’ s so important to have a response plan on how to handle violence . I am very proud to have collaborated with RedVector to launch this critical training .” RedVector ’ s active shooter response training course , which is rooted in the Run Hide Fight protocol , identifies ways to prepare for , and react to , targeted violence situations . Beyond Run Hide Fight , this active shooter training outlines recommendations for interacting with first responders during targeted violence situations . course also teaches how to prioritize reporting and response procedures and create a workplace violence prevention policy . About the Author
DW MacAdam CPD , NCPS II
RedVector author DW MacAdam ( MBA , CPD , CPT- ED ) is a safetysecurity consultant and Advanced CPT- ED 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 .
( Workplace violence can range from threats and verbal abuse to physical assaults and homicide . How should you respond to a violent incident in the workplace ? Escape is your best countermeasure . This is not similar to an evacuation drill . Do not exit calmly . Run as fast as you can away
from danger . Courtesy of RedVector and YouTube )
RedVector ’ s online workplace violence training course outlines factors that contribute to violence in the workplace , how to prevent violent incidents and how to respond and follow up to improve workplace safety . This workplace violence training
RedVector
sets the standard for excellence in online continuing education and training for the architecture , engineering , construction ( AEC ), industrial and facility management industries and holds nearly 100 state and national accreditations . RedVector offers individual courses as well as large-scale corporate training solutions featuring customizable and easily accessible online universities with a full range of tracking and reporting features . With an online library exceeding 2,250 courses authored by more than 100 subject matter experts , RedVector serves professionals and organizations in all 50 states . The recipient of numerous community honors and industry awards , RedVector was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Tampa , Florida .
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