WHAT DEFINES AN ACTIVE SHOOTER SITUATION?
As it relates to law enforcement, an “active shooter” situation is described as one in which a shooting is in progress and typical law enforcement protocols may be affected in terms of methods used for responding to the incident. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the “active” aspect of the term implies both law enforcement and the bystander have the potential to affect the outcome based on their responses. (Federal Bureau of Investigation 2013) According to a study released by the FBI in 2013, Law enforcement and an active shooter exchanged gunfire upon their arrival to the scene in 45 out of the 160 active shooter situations throughout 2000 – 2013.
Nearly half of the shooter involved officer deaths in this study were due to being under fire in open spaces and having little training or knowledge of how to respond or protect themselves. According to Greg Ellifritz, President of Active Response Training (Follow his blog), this study revealed the importance for law enforcement to undergo additional training similar to that of military tactics such as “bounding overwatch.” (Ellifritz 2014)
A new FBI study of 2014 and 2015 active shooter incidents was released just three days after the Orlando nightclub shooting (omitting the statistics from this incident). There were a reported 40 active shooter incidents throughout the 2014 to 2015 time period. Of the 40 incidents, more than half (26) ended with law enforcement at the scene; 14 incidents ended in both gunfire exchange with law enforcement and the shooter being killed, while 12 others resulted in the shooter being apprehended.
This is a dramatic difference from the FBI’s 2000 – 2013 study that revealed more than half (90) of the 160 active shooter situations ended on the shooter’s initiative with the shooter committing suicide, ceasing to shoot or fleeing the scene. (Federal Bureau of Investigation 2016)
Although these frightening statistics (see Diagram A) are hard to comprehend, they show a strong trend towards improving the way our law enforcement are educated and protected in responding to active shooter situations.
ADS’s INVOLVEMENT:
PROTECTING YOU SO YOU CAN PROTECT OTHERS
In response to the growing number of ballistic threats to Law Enforcement, and the government’s effort to create awareness around active shooter situations, ADS has worked with reliable tactical & body armor manufacturers, LBT and Custom Armor Group (CAG), to develop a custom packaged solution.
ADS is proud to offer affordable ballistic protective equipment for law enforcement officers that is light weight, NIJ06 certified and available to ship immediately. ADS’s easy and affordable solution is the ballistic protection your department needs at a fraction of the cost.
ACTIVE SHOOTER BALLISTIC RESPONSE KIT
We hope you never have to respond to an active shooter situation. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be prepared for one. Our Active Shooter Ballistic Response Kits are designed to provide you with the utility and protection you need to effectively respond to an active shooter situation without breaking the bank or dealing with long lead-times.
Starting at just $295, each kit comes with your choice of a black Standard or Advanced Plate Carrier Vest from LBT, a set of Level III or Level IV rated ballistic armor plates from CAG, and a matching “POLICE” hook and loop patch.
| Standard Plate Carrier | Advanced Plate Carrier |
|---|---|
| Top loading plate pocket | Low profile adjustable shoulder pad design |
| Slick carrier with elastic sides | Molle Carrier (Front & Back) |
| Made of Cordura Nylon | Made of Cordura Nylon |
| Front & Back Loop for identification tags | Front & Back Loop for identification tags |
| Adjustable shoulder straps | Quick release side buckles |
| Guardian AR500 Level III (Steel) | 4S17 Level IV |
|---|---|
| Dimensions: 10” x 12” | Dimensions: 10” x 12” |
| Weight: 7.3lbs | Thickness: 0.35” | Weight: 7.2lbs | Thickness: 0.95” |
| Cut: Shooters (default) *Also available in Single Curve & Full Cut by request. | Cut: Shooters (default) *Also available in Single Curve & Full Cut by request. |
| NIJ06 Certified | NIJ06 Certified |
| 5-Year Limited Warranty | 5-Year Limited Warranty |
HOW TO BUY?
For more information or to order yours today, contact our knowledgeable ADS Representative by calling 800-948-9433 or fill out the information form and we will be in touch with you within 24 hours. Purchase requirements: active duty law enforcement identification.
| DESCRIPTION | ITEM # | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| LBT Standard Response Carrier w/ CAG Level III, POLICE Patch (set of 2) | ADS-AS-STAN-III | $295.00 |
| LBT Standard Response Carrier w/ CAG Level IV, POLICE Patch (set of 2) | ADS-AS-STAN-IV | $325.00 |
| LBT Advanced Response Carrier w/ CAG Level III, POLICE Patch (set of 2) | ADS-AS-ADV-III | $350.00 |
| LBT Advanced Response Carrier w/ CAG Level IV, POLICE Patch (set of 2) | ADS-AS-ADV-IV | $375.00 |
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I am a Police Officer with the City of Chesapeake. I am also a Marine Patrol operator during the summer months. I’m writing this to to endorse my ADS representative, Aaron Maosi. Mr. Maosi has assisted me with numerous aspects of my job, both on the street and waterway. He is easy to talk to and is very knowledgeable with the gear we need. On multiple occasions he has recommended gear that will fit our needs that worked better than the gear we asked for. I hope everyone is able to enjoy the business I have received working with Mr. Maosi. Be safe! –Kyle Villamor, City of Chesapeake Police Department and Marine Control
WORKS CITED
- Campus Safety Conference East. n.d. The Militarization of Police in America: Fact or Fiction? Accessed 08 9, 2016. http://campussafetyconference.com/east/about/event-news/the-militarization-of-police-in-america-fact-or-fiction.
- Date, Jack, Pierre Thomas, and Mike Levine. 2016. Active Shooter Incidents Continue to Rise, New FBI Data Show. 06 15. Accessed 08 03, 2016. http://abcnews.go.com/US/active-shooter-incidents-continue-rise-fbi-data-shows/story?id=39876178.
- Ellifritz, Greg. 2014. 10 Lessons Learned from the new FBI Study on Active Shooters. 09 24. Accessed 08 03, 2016. http://www.activeresponsetraining.net/10-lessons-learned-from-the-new-fbi-study-on-active-shooters.
- Federal Bureau of Investigation. 2013. “A Study of Active Shooter Incidents in the United States Between 2000 and 2013.” FBI. 09 16. Accessed 08 03, 2016. https://www.fbi.gov/file-repository/active-shooter-study-2000-2013-1-1.pdf/view.
- “Active Shooter Incidents in the United States in 2014 and 2015.” FBI. 06 15. Accessed 08 03, 2016. https://www.fbi.gov/file-repository/activeshooterincidentsus_2014-2015.pdf/view.
- Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia. 2016. Bounding Overwatch. 06 19. Accessed 08 03, 2016. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bounding_overwatch.