Stopping School Shootings: A Different Approach
Journal Title: International Journal of Forensic Sciences - Year 2019, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
The facilitated self-assessment methodology was initially developed by Dr. McWeeney as a means to assess the preparedness of the field offices of the FBI to combat terrorism. It was later adapted for the coal mine industry to prevent mining disasters, and several large corporations to prevent active shooter incidents. The methodology has now been adapted to address the phenomenon of school shootings. It is prevention model designed to identify vulnerabilities and corrective actions. Identifying the highest impact incidents with the lowest probability of occurrence is essential in this prevention model, as is top down support for corrective actions. The facilitated self-assessment methodology is now being piloted in schools in the United States. As was true in the FBI and the coal mine industry, early results indicate significant risks exist for low probability, high impact incidents within the schools piloted. There is similarly a false sense of security in place with the current mitigation strategies employed. The categories created, and the criteria selected in the facilitated school self-assessment were developed with the assistance of law enforcement, mental health, educators, and emergency management subject matter experts, and experts in school and campus safety. We recommend that School Districts partner with the Institute for Public Management and Governance at Cal State San Bernardino and the Criminology, Law, and Society Program at George Mason University to design and plan a facilitated self-assessment that will provide schools with a comprehensive self-assessment tool to be used to assess its vulnerabilities and begin instituting corrective action.
Authors and Affiliations
Thomas MW, Mark H* and Watson D
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