Rampages and attacks are rare but extremely dangerous events. When they occur, there is no time to think things over at length. This makes it all the more important to know what options are available.
Specialized Unit on Mass Shootings and Terrorist Attacks
Options for Action and What Matters in an Emergency
Speaker
Peter Strohmaier
Former instructor with the DIAMANT special unit and security advisor to the Prevention Division of the Zurich Cantonal Police
How should I respond to a shooting spree or an attack?
What can I do if I'm suddenly faced with a threatening situation like this? When is it possible to flee, when should I seek shelter, and what matters most in those first critical moments?
Recognize – Assess – Act
This technical presentation provides a practical and easy-to-understand overview of how to recognize and assess hazardous situations and what options for action are available depending on the situation.
What You'll Learn
Recognizing Danger
How can a threatening situation be recognized and assessed?
Responding Appropriately
What options are available for escape, protection, and retreat?
Raising the Alarm and Sharing Information
What is important when raising the alarm, and what information should be shared and how?
How to Act in the Event of an Incident
What matters during and immediately after a shooting spree or an attack?
60 Minutes That Raise Awareness
The presentation will last about 60 minutes and will be conducted in German. Afterward, there will be a question-and-answer session where you can discuss specific questions and situations directly with the presenter.