ALICE Training Questions and Answers
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What is the first step you should take when an active shooter situation is identified?
✔✔The first step is to Alert others to the danger, either by calling 911 or using any available
means to warn those around you.
Why is lockdown an important response in an active shooter scenario?
✔✔Lockdown helps secure yourself in a safe area, reducing the chance of the shooter entering
and causing harm.
What actions should you take during a lockdown?
✔✔During a lockdown, barricade doors if possible, turn off lights, and remain quiet and out of
sight.
What does the "Inform" step involve in ALICE training?
✔✔The "Inform" step involves communicating critical information to law enforcement, such as
the shooter's location and description.
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, Why is it important to counter the shooter as a last resort?
✔✔Countering the shooter should only be done as a last resort when your life is in immediate
danger and no other options remain.
What are some ways to counter a shooter effectively?
✔✔Effective counters include using distraction techniques, throwing objects, and working as a
group to overpower the shooter.
What should be your primary goal during an active shooter event?
✔✔Your primary goal should be to survive by either escaping, hiding, or neutralizing the threat
if necessary.
What is the purpose of practicing drills based on ALICE training?
✔✔Practicing drills ensures that everyone knows how to react quickly and effectively in case of
a real active shooter situation.
When is it safe to evacuate during an active shooter incident?
✔✔It is safe to evacuate when you can do so without putting yourself in danger, ideally after
ensuring the shooter is not in your path.
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What is the first step you should take when an active shooter situation is identified?
✔✔The first step is to Alert others to the danger, either by calling 911 or using any available
means to warn those around you.
Why is lockdown an important response in an active shooter scenario?
✔✔Lockdown helps secure yourself in a safe area, reducing the chance of the shooter entering
and causing harm.
What actions should you take during a lockdown?
✔✔During a lockdown, barricade doors if possible, turn off lights, and remain quiet and out of
sight.
What does the "Inform" step involve in ALICE training?
✔✔The "Inform" step involves communicating critical information to law enforcement, such as
the shooter's location and description.
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, Why is it important to counter the shooter as a last resort?
✔✔Countering the shooter should only be done as a last resort when your life is in immediate
danger and no other options remain.
What are some ways to counter a shooter effectively?
✔✔Effective counters include using distraction techniques, throwing objects, and working as a
group to overpower the shooter.
What should be your primary goal during an active shooter event?
✔✔Your primary goal should be to survive by either escaping, hiding, or neutralizing the threat
if necessary.
What is the purpose of practicing drills based on ALICE training?
✔✔Practicing drills ensures that everyone knows how to react quickly and effectively in case of
a real active shooter situation.
When is it safe to evacuate during an active shooter incident?
✔✔It is safe to evacuate when you can do so without putting yourself in danger, ideally after
ensuring the shooter is not in your path.
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