At any time, security guards can be faced with an active shooter situation. Unarmed security guards must know their role in an active shooter scenario.

While unarmed guards cannot directly intervene to stop an active shooter, they still have crucial roles to play in responding to and dealing with these incidents.

Assist. A recent Security Magazine article advises that unarmed security officers should not engage with armed individuals. Instead, they should let police and trained armed guards take the lead. Unarmed guards should take on an “assist” role.

The article suggests that unarmed guards should be trained on specific responsibilities during active shooter situations. These responsibilities include gathering intelligence, guiding police to the crime scene and helping with evacuations and crowd control. These jobs will enable police to focus on apprehending the shooter.

Active shooters can target just about anywhere—events, schools, medical facilities, office buildings and retail stores. Guards have to be ready to respond.

Access Control Security has been providing security guard services for over 30 years. We provide ongoing training so our guards are prepared for every possible scenario. To request a quote for security guards, call Access Control Security at 877-482-7324 or go to https://accesscontrolsecurity.com/quote-request.