Course Description
No one can realistically expect to eliminate the potential for workplace violence. These events continue to occur with increasing regularity and severity. However, with training to recognize the indicators and preparation to react appropriately, any company or organization can minimize the devastation from these tragedies.
Comprehensive in its approach, the Active Shooter and Assailant Preparedness course from 2 The Rescue covers topics including:
- Assessing an assailant’s state of mind
- Discussing FBI active shooter incidents
- Recognizing preparatory indicators
- Identifying pre-attack behaviors
- Distinguishing handgun indicators
- Developing a survival mindset
- Minimizing the devastation after an occurrence
- Knowing: Recognition + reaction = survival
- Practicing run-hide-fight
- Learning What’s Important Now (W.I.N.)
- Enacting 911 communication protocols
- Designating safe rooms
- Preparing emergency kits
- And more
WHO’S TRAINING YOU?
Meet 2 The Rescue Co-owner Terry Bykerk
A retired two-time Police Officer Of The Year nominee with more than 25 years in law enforcement, Terry applies over 6,000 hours of experience in the classroom and practical skill instruction to the benefit of emergency responders and others. The holder of multiple certifications relating to law enforcement, a certified subject matter expert, precision driving, executive protection and more, he has a unique way of imparting lessons learned from his successes and failures. These are presented not just as “war stories” but as practical advice seminar participants can use every day.
Meet 2 The Rescue Co-owner Mike Wierenga
A 30-plus year veteran in firefighting and law enforcement, Mike is an active-duty training officer for a police department in western Michigan. He has more than 6,500 hours of hands-on and classroom instruction, and is a certified subject matter expert. This former Police Officer Of The Year combines over 550 hours of critical incident stress management training with front-line applications in multiple line-of-duty deaths, officer-involved shootings, suicides and other violent tragedies. His passion for the safety and emotional wellness of emergency responders and their loved ones is easily seen by all in his presentations.