Online Resources

“I created the FBI’s Active Shooter Program after the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. Now my highest priority is sharing knowledge on how to keep people safe. It’s why I’m still on the road, started a podcast, self-published two books, and am fighting for change. Please use these resources. They have saved lives.”
— Katherine Schweit

Katherine Schweit visits The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer to discuss the scathing US DOJ review of the school shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde.

Essential Reports

Additional Resources

Federal Resources

These federally produced items carry no copyrights and can be freely used without any permissions required. The exception is that you cannot use the agency's seal as part of a money-making process that might imply endorsement for the product.

FERPA Guide (DOJ/DOE)

A Study of Pre-Attack Behaviors of Active Shooters in the United States Between 2000 and 2013

FERPA Information from Department of Education

Indicators of Workplace Violence 2019 (NOISH)

Advancing Mass Shooting Research to Inform Practice (DOJ/NIJ)

2021 Final Active Shooter Report (DOJ)

Averted Attack Studies (DOJ)

HIPPA Guide (DOJ/DHHS)

Active Shooter Guide for Businesses (DOJ)

Averted Attacks 2021 (PERF/DOJ)

Guide for School Emergency Operations Plans (DOE/FEMA/DOJ/DHHS)

Serial Murder (DOJ/FBI)

Violence Prevention in Schools (DOJ)

Crisis Communications Quick Reference Guide (FBI)

You Are The Help Until Help Arrives (FEMA)

National Threat Assessment Center, Mass Attacks in Public Spaces 2016-2020 (USSS)

Private Resources

Incident Reports