What will be the time commitment for the training and implementation?
ALICE Training® has transitioned from a pure instructor-led model of training that could take years to fully implement organization-wide to a blended model of eLearning and instructor-led training that can be done in a matter of weeks. Individuals will be trained with the classroom/theory portion being conducted via ALICE’s web training portal, then that training is furthered by an ALICE Certified Instructor conducting hands-on demonstrations, drills and scenarios. In just a matter of weeks, the organization can become an ALICE Certified Organization. Nothing is as important as your schools’ safety and security.
What is the difference between “Fight” and “Counter,” or is it just semantics in word choice?
There is a difference, and it is not just semantics. ALICE Active Shooter Response Training does not teach fighting skills. Competing recommendations do emphasize skills and techniques that would be considered “fighting,” such as gun take-away, striking techniques and pain compliance. “Fighting” skills take a lot of time and practice to become proficient in them. ALICE teaches the skills needed to “Counter” an attacker’s ability to shoot accurately. We teach the use of noise, movement, distance and distractions to make shooting accurately very difficult, and if appropriate, we teach a swarm technique to take back control as a last resort. All recommendations and training are conducted at age- and ability-appropriate levels.
Will we be held liable for decisions we make during the event, personally or as an organization, for using ALICE Training®?
While no one can guarantee a lawsuit will not follow any critical incident, the strong defense of following “best practices” and “standard-of-care” that is called for by our federal and state guidelines is what a reasonable court/jury would expect. It certainly puts us in a better position of defense than if we were NOT aligning with those recommendations.
Has an ALICE-trained organization ever been tested and has ALICE made a difference in the outcome?
Yes, ALICE-trained institutions have had several situations where some part(s) of ALICE Training® protocols were incorporated and the outcome was deemed by those involved in the event as positive due to their training.
Why the ALICE Training® program?
ALICE Training® was the pioneer in active shooter preparation training in our country. It was the first program to question the reasonableness of “lockdown-only” policies and training. Because ALICE was first, it has the most experience, credibility and support for program implementation.
