Active Shooter Online & In-Person Training
Active shooter incidents are unpredictable, but your response doesn’t have to be. SafeHaven Security Group provides professional, realistic, and highly effective active shooter training designed to help organizations protect their employees, reduce panic, and respond confidently in crisis situations.
With threats increasing nationwide and nearly one-third of active shooter incidents occurring in the workplace, training is no longer optional, it’s an essential part of every organization’s safety plan.
DID YOU KNOW | Most mass shootings happen in the workplace?
Active Shooter Training Courses
SafeHaven Security Group offers a range of active shooter training courses designed to help organizations recognize threats, respond effectively, and protect their people during crisis situations. Led by professionals with backgrounds in law enforcement, military, and corporate security, our programs combine proven tactics, hands-on instruction, and customized emergency action planning.
Whether you need foundational awareness training or advanced, scenario-based drills, SafeHaven provides the active shooter response training your business needs to stay ready, resilient, and safe.
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Active Shooter Threat Vulnerability Assessment
Assess facilities where your people work to identify vulnerabilities for improvement to prevent / mitigate an Active Threat Situation (1-2 hours per facility)
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Active Shooter Threat Training
FOR LEADERSHIP
Eye-Opening Training for Executives, Leaders, and Human Resources (4 hour sessions)FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
- In-Person Training: Insures the greatest impact on knowledge retention. If this is an option for your team we will work with you to minimize impact to your daily business operations considering locations, space availability, etc.- Virtual Active Shooter Training: Depending on your needs, we can offer either standard or customized video training for your employees.
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First Responder Walk-Through
SafeHaven will coordinate with your team and the command staff of local police and fire departments / EMS to accomplish a First Responder Walk-Through so that existing and new first responders understand the layout of your campus and facilities to ensure the fastest response to an emergency.
SafeHaven will be on site to coordinate the Walk-Throughs to facilitate improved relationships with your local first responders, and to document and update your protocols
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Difficult Terminations Training
FOR HUMAN RESOURCES / KEY MANAGEMENT
The training will cover:
- How Violence Occurs
- Pre-Incident Indicators (Warning Signs)
- Assessing Concerning Behaviors
- De-Escalation Strategies
- Conducting Safe Terminations
- Preparation Including Room Set Up
- Body Language – Yours’ and Theirs’
- How to Handle Threatening Behavior During the Termination
- Verbal De-Escalation
- Management of Threats Over Time
- Transition CoachingDevelopment of a Customized “THREAT MITIGATION CONSIDERATIONS STRATEGY” that fits your culture and legal considerations and provides a standardized approach to manage threats.
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Crisis Tabletop Exercise
EXECUTIVES / DEPARTMENT HEADS (CEO, CFO, COO, Legal, HR, Communications, etc.)
After training, we recommend an initial tabletop exercise include a scenario involving an active shooter situation.
In an off-line / closed door / safe environment
- Put your emergency response decision making and collaboration skills to the test
- Identify what works and what needs improvement. (Executive Team: 2 hours)CEO: 1 additional hour to recap team performance and plan areas for improvement
Why Choose SafeHaven Security Group for Active Shooter Training?
✔ Led by Security & Law Enforcement Experts – Our trainers have extensive experience in military, law enforcement, and corporate security.
✔ Custom Training Programs – We tailor courses to fit the needs of your organization.
✔ Hands-On, Reality-Based Learning – Go beyond theory with real-world scenarios and interactive training.
✔ Flexible On-Site or Virtual Training Options – Get expert instruction wherever you need it.
Your best defense is preparation. Protect your team, your organization, and yourself with professional active shooter training from SafeHaven Security Group.
Active Shooter Training Experts
The SafeHaven Security Group team of experts act as a trusted resource, providing the highest level of professionalism and expertise in the security industry and bringing decades of experience in military, police, and corporate security to each client engagement.
Active Shooter Training Frequently Asked Questions
What is Active Shooter Training?
Active shooter training teaches employees, leaders, and security teams how to identify warning signs of violence, respond effectively in high-stress situations, and increase survivability during an active shooter event. Our training combines situational awareness, threat recognition, emergency action planning, and hands-on response tactics to prepare your team for real-world scenarios.
Who Should Take Active Shooter Training?
Active shooter preparedness is essential for:
Corporate offices & administrative teams
Hospitals & healthcare facilities
Schools, universities, & childcare centers
Manufacturing & distribution centers
Retail stores & public venues
Government agencies & municipalities
Any workplace with employees or the general public on-site
Is active shooter training required for businesses?
While not legally required, many industries now consider active shooter training a best practice, and some insurance carriers strongly recommend it.
How long does the training take?
We offer training sessions ranging from 60 minutes to full-day onsite courses and multi-day scenario-based programs.
Will this training frighten employees?
No. SafeHaven focuses on empowerment, clarity, and confidence, not fear. Our training is professional, practical, and supportive.
Can you customize training for our industry?
Yes. All sessions are tailored to your facility, staff roles, threat level, and organizational culture.
Do you offer virtual active shooter training?
Yes, we offer both virtual and hybrid options.