What the FBI’s Latest Report Reveals About Active Shooter Trends — And Why It Matters

The FBI’s latest Active Shooter Report shows a 50% drop in incidents last year — a surprising shift. But what does that really mean for law enforcement, businesses, schools, and communities?

In partnership with Police1, I reviewed the findings of the 2024 FBI Active Shooter Report and what they suggest about long-term patterns in public safety. As a former FBI executive and the architect of the Bureau’s Active Shooter program, I break down what the data tells us — and what law enforcement needs to know going forward.

In this piece, we cover:

• Why this drop may not be a trend, but a fluctuation

• The most common locations for active shooter incidents in 2023

• What law enforcement can do now to stay ahead

• How communities can enhance prevention and response

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🔗 Police1: Active shooter incidents dropped 50% — here's what law enforcement needs to know

Whether you're in law enforcement, the private sector, or a school setting, the key is to prepare when the threat seems less urgent — not after tragedy strikes.

For expert guidance on active shooter prevention, training, and threat assessments, learn more about my consulting work and the FBI and DHS-Recommended Run. Hide. Fight. Training.