Which of the following is included in the Active Shooter Response Responsibilities?

• A. Scene response, RDC notification, entry upon hearing active stimulus, strategic building clearing, and continuous RDC updates
• B. Negotiation with the attacker only
• C. Pursuing suspects without notifying anyone
• D. Conducting a routine inventory check of all rooms

Answer: (A)

Active shooter response relies on fast, organized actions that protect lives and restore control. The strongest approach includes quickly getting to the scene to assess and secure the area, notifying the Regional Dispatch Center so alarms, resources, and additional teams can be mobilized, entering the building when the plan allows and it’s safe to do so, and then carrying out strategic building clearing to methodically control key corridors and spaces. Throughout this process, keeping the RDC updated continuously ensures responders have current information, enabling coordinated moves, medical support, and reinforcements as the situation evolves. This combination addresses immediate threat reduction, life safety, and command, control, and communication.

Negotiation alone doesn’t provide the rapid protective actions needed in an active threat. Pursuing suspects without coordinating with others creates greater risk, and routine inventory checks do not address the urgent emergency and would slow the response.