What Is ALICE Training®?
For over 20 years, ALICE Active Shooter Response Training has led the way in empowering schools, workplaces, and communities with proactive response strategies to improve safety and save lives.
A part of Navigate360’s comprehensive safety and well-being solutions, ALICE Training®—developed by a team of law enforcement, educators, and child development experts—provides trauma-informed, age- and ability-appropriate training that helps participants replace fear with confidence and readiness during violent critical incidents.
What Does ALICE Stand For?
ALICE teaches strategies that can be used to stay safe in the event of a violent intruder. Our easy-to-remember acronym outlines the options-based responses which are instilled during training.
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Alert – Be aware of your surroundings and recognize signs of danger through your senses or notifications like mobile alerts and announcements.
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Lockdown – ALICE’s enhanced lockdown strategy buys time and fortifies safety when evacuation isn’t possible, keeping individuals secure until help arrives.
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Inform – Use real-time information to make informed decisions during an emergency, guiding actions like evacuation or lockdown.
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Counter – As a last resort, Counter involves creating noise, movement, and distraction to disrupt the armed intruder’s focus. It is not synonymous with fighting.
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Evacuate – If safe, evacuate to distance yourself from the threat, using any available exits and moving to designated rally points, which should be practiced during drills.
ALICE Training® is not designed to be sequential nor is it meant to be a checklist.
How ALICE Training® Delivers Life-Saving Skills
ALICE Training® combines eLearning, in-person instruction, and certification programs to provide participants with the skills and confidence to respond effectively during active shooter incidents.
Blended Learning Approach
ALICE Training® combines eLearning and in-person instruction to deliver comprehensive training. The eLearning component prepares participants with foundational knowledge, ensuring content is relevant to their roles and responsibilities. In-person sessions, led by ALICE National Trainers, build on this foundation with hands-on, trauma-informed instruction that reinforces key concepts and strategies.
Tailored Learning
ALICE takes into account the unique challenges of schools, workplaces, healthcare facilities, and other industries, enabling organizations to deliver precise and relevant training for their employees.
Instructor Certification
Certified Instructor programs equip internal trainers to deliver consistent, precise instruction within their organizations, ensuring sustainable implementation of ALICE strategies.
This comprehensive approach ensures participants are well-prepared to protect themselves and others in any critical situation.
“The online and in-person modality choices, trauma-informed delivery, and options-based strategies build participant confidence and teach effective preparedness and response skills used to survive in a violent incident, regardless of location or circumstance.” Lubelfeld emphasizes that “when it comes to active shooter preparedness and response training, there is simply no substitute for ALICE.”
Industries We Serve
ALICE Training® is trusted by schools, workplaces, healthcare facilities, houses of worship, and law enforcement agencies. Implementation is tailored to meet the unique challenges of your community, ensuring comprehensive preparedness and life-saving results.
Why Choose ALICE Training®?
ALICE Training® offers distinct advantages, setting it apart as the leading active shooter response program for schools, workplaces, and communities. Its approach aligns with federal and state recommendations while addressing the diverse needs of participants.
By choosing ALICE Training®, organizations demonstrate a commitment to implementing evidence-based safety training that prioritizes the well-being of their communities.
Empowerment Through Proactive Options
ALICE replaces outdated single-option methods like lockdown-only responses with multi-option strategies, equipping individuals to make informed decisions based on their situation.
Compliance with National Standrds
The most recent update to the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) 3000 Standard for an Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response (ASHER) Program emphasizes the need for “multi-option procedures for occupant protection or defense,” eliminating earlier recommendations for single-option lockdowns.
Age & Ability-Appropriation Instruction
In K-12 settings, teachers are provided with lesson plans and resources designed to meet the developmental, cognitive, and physical needs of their students. This ensures educators are prepared to support students of every age group and ability level effectively.
Blended Learning
Combining online eLearning with in-person training provides flexibility while reinforcing essential life-saving skills in a personalized, trauma-informed manner.
Trauma-Informed Training
ALICE champions a trauma-informed approach to ensure participants learn life-saving strategies in a way that minimizes stress and anxiety. By accounting for the emotional and psychological needs of participants, ALICE fosters confidence and readiness without causing fear or re-traumatization.
Training Calendar
Looking for individual training options? Visit our Training Calendar to see when the next training session is available in your area.
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