Gap Inc. on Active Shooter Preparedness and Response
There’s no such thing as too much preparation for active shooter events. But what’s the best way to train your people to respond in a real scenario? And how do you support impacted employees if or when it happens at your organization?
Chris Nelson, SVP and Head of Asset Protection at Gap Inc., joins the show to answer these questions and explain how organizations can:
- Leverage the Left-of-Boom strategy to stay ahead of threats
- Coordinate employees and first responders in active shooter scenarios
- Implement the Tell-Show-Do training method for hands-on preparation
- Support affected employees through aftercare
With poignant anecdotes and actionable takeaways, this episode equips leaders and teams with the tools to tackle active threats head-on.
The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia.
You can find this interview and many more by following The Employee Safety Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
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