Education and training play a vital role in preparing for public health emergencies and disasters. By training and exercising for potential events, we can continuously improve our ability to respond effectively. More.

In 2023, there have already been 9,169 total gun violence deaths in the United States, according to the Gun Violence Archive. According to the source, there have already been 117 mass shootings and 11 mass murders committed with firearms this year. More.

The Portland Police Bureau is releasing a new podcast designed to help community members build skills to react to an active shooter situation. A warning that this podcast contains sensitive information and frank discussions of potential violence. More.

Emergency preparedness is important for everyone, whether you’re an individual, a family, or a business. Crises can take many forms and can strike at any time. You never know when you might need to put your emergency plans into action. More.

Security professionals should understand not only how to prevent active shooter incidents from happening on their properties but also how to adequately deal with these threats and other emergencies when they do happen. More.

With the 21st anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks approaching, several local fire departments gathered to prepare for commemoration events. On Monday, Oldham County Fire Department hosted an event at the South Oldham Station to meet with retired Fire Department of New York firefighter Danny Beyer. More.

The objective of this study was to examine previous disaster impact, threat perception, self-efficacy, and gender as predictors of university employees’ preparedness for natural hazards and incidents of mass violence. More.