Are You Prepared? Active Shooter Discussion

Presenters: Angela M. Guptill-Nagle, Schools Risk Management Specialist, PERMA and

Traditional Lockdowns vs. Multi-Option Responses: Implementing the Right Strategy for Active Shooter Incidents

An active shooter incident at school is not something anyone wants to consider. But for administrators and educators, the topic is unfortunately unavoidable, making it critical to establish response protocols. In some school systems, the response to an active shooter incident is a still traditional lockdown. Others implement the federally recommended multi-option response, which incorporates multiple strategies, including enhanced lockdowns.

Unlike a single-option lockdown response to an active shooter incident, multi-option response empowers individuals to take part in their own survival, learning to be proactive in the face of violence. This approach ingrains alternative actions that can be taken based on the circumstances, like when a student or teacher might be in a gym, hallway, or sports field and not able to participate in a traditional lockdown. Multi-option responses include enhanced lockdown procedures, in addition to other response options.

About Presenters: 

Joseph Hendry, PSP, CLEE , Senior Director, On-Site Services Navigate360

Joe was named by the Ohio Department of Homeland Security and Ohio Attorney General’s?Office as an expert in civilian and law enforcement response to active threats. He is an ASIS?International member with PSP® certification appointed to the School Safety and Security?Community Steering Committee. He served six years in the United States Marine Corps and 27?years with the Kent State Police Department. He is an A.M. Best Recommended Expert Service Provider?for the insurance industry and holds a bachelor’s degree in telecommunications.?? Currently, Joe is a principal appointed to the Cross Functional Emergency Preparedness and?Response (ACT-AAA) Committee for NFPA 3000 to write the national standard for civilian, law?enforcement, fire service and emergency medical services. He was issued the classification of?Special Expert by NFPA.

Angela M. Nagle, Ph.D enjoyed 28 years as a high school teacher, special education teacher, Director of Pupil Personnel Services, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, and Superintendent of Schools.   Dr. Nagle holds a Master’s degree in Special Education and Doctorate of Philosophy in Educational Administration and Policy Studies from the State University of New York at Albany.  Dr. Nagle was present  in a school during a school shooting and spent years addressing the issues that accompany such a tragic and shocking incident.   Currently. Dr. Nagle is a School Safety Risk Management Specialist for the Public Employees Risk Management Association (PERMA) and assists schools across New York State with safety planning.

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