Preventive steps to keep staff and patrons safe in a worst-case scenario
By Eric Spacek
It’s impossible to ignore news reports about armed-intruder incidents at a wide range of locations, including concerts, malls, places of worship, and movie theaters. As leaders assess their parks, recreation, or camp facility, it might be tempting to assume “it could never happen here.”
The fact is, one never knows when an organization may be faced with potential violence. That’s why leaders must be ready—by performing regular security assessments, understanding the warning signs of an event, collaborating with law enforcement, and preparing tabletop drills.