The number of incidents involving active shooters has steadily increased over the last 15 years, and preparing your staff and your clients now takes on new significance.
In 2000, there was one active shooter incident, and in 2015 there were 20. According to the FBI, the largest number of active shooter incidents occur in a business setting, followed by schools, open spaces and non-military government property.
The FBI defines an active shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people In a populated area such as parks, schools, houses of worship, medical facilities, transportation centers, workplaces and other public gathering sites.
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Patricia L. Harman
Patricia L. Harman is the editor-in-chief of Claims magazine, a contributing editor to PropertyCasualty360.com, and chairs the annual America's Claims Event (ACE), which focuses on providing claims professionals with cutting-edge education and networking opportunities. She covers auto, property & casualty, workers' compensation, fraud, risk and cybersecurity, and is a frequent speaker at insurance industry events. Contact her at [email protected]
