https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/ The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides confidential and anonymous resources for locating behavioral and mental health counseling and treatment services throughout the United States.
https://maryland.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/11b2b73ca8d44bef8f79c887886c9a50 The Maryland Department of Health’s Behavioral Health Administration provides this interactive map to assist individuals in distress to locate walk-in crisis services, mobile crisis services, and safe stations throughout the State. Complete contact information for each facility, including phone numbers, emails, and addresses, is listed by county and by service type.
https://211md.org/ Maryland 2-1-1 offers assistance with mental and behavioral health crises, and referrals to other wraparound services such as food, housing and shelter, medication management, employment, career counseling, financial assistance, utility assistance, and healthcare. Domestic and family violence resources are also available. Families and individuals in need of assistance may call 2-1-1, or use the Read the Rest…
https://www.policechiefmagazine.org/applying-counterterrorism-tools-to-prevent-acts-of-targeted-violence/ This article provides lessons learned from the FBI’s Behavioral Threat Assessment Center regarding acts of targeted violence.
https://www.fbi.gov/file-repository/active-shooter-incidents-2000-2018.pdf/view This document contains a list of active shooter incidents in the United States that have been identified by the FBI from 2000 through the end of 2018.
https://www.fbi.gov/file-repository/active-shooter-incidents-20-year-review-2000-2019-060121.pdf/view This report, produced by the FBI’s Office of Partner Engagement, encompasses statistical data regarding 333 active shooter incidents in the United States between 2000 and 2019. Each page focuses on a particular active shooter-related topic and has been designed specifically for law enforcement officers, other first responders, corporations, educators, and the general public.
https://www.fbi.gov/file-repository/active-shooter-incidents-in-the-us-2020-070121.pdf/view The FBI designated 40 shootings in 2020 as active shooter incidents and created a report to review the incidents.
https://www.fbi.gov/file-repository/active-shooter-incidents-in-the-us-2021-052422.pdf/view The FBI designated 61 shootings in 2021 as active shooter incidents and created a report to review the incidents.
https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/safety-resources/active-shooter-safety-resources The Federal Bureau of Investigation provides an overview of active shooter safety resources and training.
Taking Threats Seriously: Establishing a Threat Assessment Team and Developing Organizational Procedures | Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) This overview, provided by the Society for Human Resource Management, covers a range of prevention and response resources related to active assailants, domestic violence, suicidal ideation, bombs or arson threats, and handling of suspicious packages or other mail Read the Rest…
