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Ep 72: Top 5 Public Misconceptions

41m · C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident Management · 18 Mar 04:00

The public doesn’t always have a full understanding of what is involved in handling an Active Shooter Event. In today’s episode Bill Godfrey, Kami Maertz, Adam Pendley, and Mark Rhame debunk the top 5 misconceptions the public may hold regarding our response to these incidents. By establishing clear expectations and providing insights into our procedures, we can change public perception.

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