Active Shooter

Active Shooter Simulations

The 20 April 1999 Columbine High School shooting was the catalyst that sparked a revolution in the way law enforcement prepares for and responds to active shooter attacks. Tactics, techniques, and procedures were completely revamped for law enforcement agencies across the country. Training was completely  overhauled and training centers were created over the years to assist law enforcement in developing active shooter response teams, solo officer response, rescue task forces, medical intervention, and integrated training for civilian response. Changes in training have resulted in more rapid engagements of active shooters by law enforcement, substantially reducing the amount of time active shooters have to commit their horrific crimes, and faster medical interventions for those suffering from live-threatening wounds.

Active shooter events are likely to motivate a response by multiple agencies and law enforcement personnel from across a region. Such regional responses necessitated training beyond the local response agencies or personnel. While excellent training and standards has been and continues to be provided by organizations such as the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center at Texas State University, conducting continuous training for First Responders and civilians can be challenging. Personnel and training sites are not always readily available to practice the tactics, techniques, and procedures learned through formal training programs.

ERSims is the first anytime, anywhere 3D simulations training platform that not only provides First Responders the ability to consistently practice their responses, it also allows for civilians to participate in the same training scenarios. These scenarios take place inside a digital twin of your response districts, towns, cities or counties, and in your own buildings, structures, and complexes. This training experience is very distributed, linking participants from many locations to the same scenarios. Our simulations platform is designed to allow you to create scenarios to train in the tactics, techniques and procedures your department or agency follows. We are not a replacement for the training programs you conduct. We offer a cost-effective, virtual scenario-based training platform that provides you the ability to expand upon your training, and facilitate a distributed means for your personnel to continuously practice decision making under stress.