FASTER Saves Lives Information

We also offer a level 2 class which builds on the above and a level 3 where instructors travel to the district to train law enforcement, medical responders and other school staff. This integrated approach is the future for our schools because it is the most effective way known to stop active killers. The concept is a compliment, not a replacement for School Resource Officers who should train with school staff. Our program is designed by and endorsed by experts in the field of violence and active killings. Sadly, we have enough events to study and understand. Tragically many schools plan to repeat failed practices rather than learning from them. Active killers are a foreseeable risk and failure to prepare for such events is unacceptable. Police will come, and they desperately want to help, but if they are not inside the building before the killing starts, their response won't be in time. It is the school, not police who have the legal and moral duty to protect the children in their care. While others are focused on "the gun" we are focused on "safety. We gave away over $10,000 of trauma equipment last year and will do so again this year. It is common sense to stop a child from bleeding to death, but that job can't start until the killer is stopped. Most school staff want nothing to do with carrying guns. There is nothing wrong with them, and they will still be a critical part of a school emergency response plan with proper training. Every school has a few people who are going to the scene on event day, just like in Sandy Hook and other events. If we want to end the violence, we must give them the tools and skills to win the fight when they get there. Then they can treat the injured, hug and comfort our children and send them home safely just like every other school day. Children are our most precious resource. It's time we do a better job protecting them.