On-Demand Webinar

Active Shooter in the Workplace

  • Recorded January 30, 2025
  • 60 Minutes
  • Available now
4.8 / 5 3 attendee reviews
CE credits
  • 1.00 ATAHR (Aurora HR)
  • 1.00 ATAOP (Aurora Operations)
  • 1.00 ATAAA (Aurora Administrative)
  • 1.00 HRCI (Human Resource Certification Institute)
  • 1.00 SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management)

What You'll Learn

Workplace safety has never been more critical, and preparation is the key to protecting your team in any situation. The "Active Shooter in the Workplace" training is an essential program tailored for managers, HR professionals, operations leaders, office managers, and business owners committed to safeguarding their employees. This training provides the knowledge, strategies, and tools necessary to respond effectively to active shooter scenarios, minimizing harm and enhancing survival chances.
  1. Comprehensive Knowledge
    • Understand the dynamics of active shooter situations, including common motives and behavioral patterns.
    • Learn to identify early warning signs and potential threats, enabling proactive measures to prevent escalation.
  2. Effective Response Strategies
    • Master response tactics, including lockdowns, evacuations, and shelter-in-place protocols.
    • Explore real-world best practices to ensure swift and effective action during high-stress events.
  3. Legal and Ethical Considerations
    • Dive into the legal and ethical aspects of workplace safety concerning active shooter incidents.
    • Review applicable laws, workplace safety regulations, and the policies needed to ensure compliance and preparedness.
  4. Realistic Scenario Training
    • Participate in scenario-based exercises that simulate active shooter events, allowing hands-on application of learned strategies.
    • Build the confidence and competence needed to act decisively in life-threatening situations.
  5. Post-Incident Recovery
    • Learn the steps necessary for recovery after an incident, including crisis management, effective communication, and support for impacted employees.
    • Develop a detailed recovery plan to restore workplace operations and ensure long-term employee well-being.
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Key Topics CoveredWhy Attend?
This training empowers you to be a decisive leader in protecting your team during one of the most challenging scenarios imaginable. By gaining the skills and knowledge provided in this course, you’ll be better equipped to ensure the safety of your workplace, uphold your legal obligations, and foster a culture of preparedness and resilience. Take the proactive step to enhance your workplace safety today—your team's lives may depend on it.

Meet Your Speaker

Wendy Sellers

Wendy Sellers, MHR, MHA, SHRM-SCP, SPHR has 25 years of experience in HR, change management, operations, strategy, corporate culture, and leadership development in all size businesses (local startup to global enterprise) in a wide variety of industries including healthcare, professional services,...

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CE Credits

These are the continuing education credits available to you for this webinar.

  • 1.00 ATAHR Aurora HR Aurora Training Advantage is offering continuing education points designed to recognize dedication to training and excellence in human resources.
  • 1.00 ATAOP Aurora Operations Aurora Training Advantage is offering continuing education points designed to recognize dedication to training and excellence in operations.
  • 1.00 ATAAA Aurora Administrative Aurora Training Advantage is offering continuing education points designed to recognize dedication to training and excellence in administrative.
  • 1.00 HRCI Human Resource Certification Institute Browse HRCI-approved webinars and earn recertification credits online. Live and on-demand HR training for PHR, SPHR, and GPHR recertification. Expert-led sessions from Aurora Training Advantage.
  • 1.00 SHRM Society for Human Resource Management Aurora Training Advantage is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does active shooter in the workplace training cover?
Comprehensive active shooter training for the workplace goes well beyond a basic Run-Hide-Fight overview. A high-quality program covers the dynamics of active shooter situations—including common motives and behavioral patterns—so employees understand not just how to react, but why certain responses are most effective. Training addresses early warning signs and threat indicators that allow proactive prevention before an event escalates. Response tactics including lockdowns, evacuations, and shelter-in-place protocols are covered in depth, often reinforced through scenario-based exercises that build muscle memory under stress. Legal and ethical considerations for employers—including applicable workplace safety regulations and compliance obligations—are also addressed. Post-incident recovery, crisis communication, and employee support strategies round out the program. Aurora Training Advantage's Active Shooter in the Workplace webinar, led by SHRM-SCP certified HR expert Wendy Sellers, delivers all of these components in a 60-minute on-demand format tailored for managers, HR professionals, and business owners.
What are employers' legal obligations regarding active shooter preparedness?
Employers have a legal duty of care to provide a reasonably safe workplace under OSHA's General Duty Clause, which requires employers to address recognized hazards—including workplace violence. While there is no single federal law mandating active shooter drills, OSHA's Workplace Violence Prevention guidelines recommend that all employers implement a violence prevention program, conduct risk assessments, and train employees to recognize and respond to threats. Some states have enacted more specific workplace safety laws requiring emergency action plans or active threat training. Employers who fail to take reasonable precautions against foreseeable violence can face significant legal liability in civil litigation, workers' compensation claims, and OSHA citations. Documenting training completion, maintaining written emergency action plans, and conducting regular drills all strengthen an employer's legal defensibility. Aurora Training Advantage's Active Shooter in the Workplace webinar covers applicable laws, workplace safety regulations, and the policies organizations need to ensure compliance and preparedness.
What is shelter-in-place and when should it be used in an active shooter situation?
Shelter-in-place is an emergency response tactic used when evacuation is not possible or safe—typically because the threat is between the employee and an exit, or the location of the shooter is unknown. When sheltering in place during an active shooter event, employees should move to a room that can be locked or barricaded, turn off lights, silence phones, stay low and away from windows, and remain quiet. The door should be reinforced with heavy furniture if possible. Employees should contact 911 when safe to do so and wait for law enforcement to provide the all-clear. Shelter-in-place is the Hide component of the Run-Hide-Fight framework and is most effective when practiced in advance so that employees know exactly where to go and what to do without hesitation. Aurora Training Advantage's Active Shooter in the Workplace webinar walks participants through lockdown, evacuation, and shelter-in-place protocols with scenario-based exercises to build confidence and competence.
How do you identify early warning signs of a potential active shooter at work?
Research on workplace violence consistently shows that active shooters rarely act without warning—most display observable behavioral indicators in the weeks or months before an event. Warning signs include dramatic changes in behavior or mood, expressions of hopelessness, desperation, or extreme grievance, social withdrawal or increased agitation, threats—direct or indirect—toward coworkers or supervisors, and concerning social media activity. An employee who has recently experienced significant personal or professional stressors such as termination, relationship breakdown, or financial crisis may also warrant closer attention. Recognizing these signals early enables intervention before a situation escalates. Organizations should train all employees—not just managers—to recognize warning signs and report concerns through anonymous channels without fear of retaliation. Threat assessment teams can then evaluate reported concerns and determine appropriate responses. Aurora Training Advantage's Active Shooter in the Workplace training equips teams to identify and act on early threat indicators effectively.
What does post-incident recovery look like after a workplace shooting?
Post-incident recovery after a workplace shooting is a complex, multi-phase process that requires coordinated effort from HR, leadership, legal counsel, and mental health professionals. In the immediate aftermath, the priority is accounting for all employees, securing the scene, and cooperating fully with law enforcement. Crisis communication—accurate, timely, and compassionate messaging to employees, families, and the public—is critical to prevent rumor-driven panic. Critical incident debriefings led by trained mental health professionals help employees process trauma and reduce the risk of acute stress disorder or PTSD. HR should activate the Employee Assistance Program immediately and communicate available resources widely. Workers' compensation and disability claims for injured employees must be handled sensitively and promptly. A thorough post-incident review identifies gaps in security, training, or policy that need to be addressed. Long-term, the focus shifts to restoring psychological safety and rebuilding workplace culture. Aurora Training Advantage's Active Shooter in the Workplace webinar covers recovery planning as a core component of comprehensive preparedness.