ASSP TR Z590.5 PDF

ASSP TR Z590.5 – Technical Report: How to Develop and Implement An Active Shooter/Armed Assailant Plan

1.1 Scope

This technical report provides guidance for plan development for various workplaces, such as manufacturing facilities, educational and healthcare institutions, sports and entertainment events and religious gatherings on the subject of an active shooter/armed assailant attack.

1.2 Purpose

This report addresses the development of an active shooter/armed assailant plan, including:

• how to initiate the plan
• how to conduct exercises to test the plan
• environmental measures that can be taken at facilities to enhance security
• and involvement of outside resources to respond to active shooter/armed assailant scenarios