ALICE Active Shooter Training for Law Enforcement

Proven training, developed by police for police.

In an active shooter situation, every second counts. Law enforcement officers are on the front lines, tasked with protecting lives and neutralizing threats under extreme pressure. ALICE Active Shooter Training® equips officers with proactive strategies to enhance their response to these high-stakes situations, empowering them to safeguard communities and minimize harm.

A Legacy Rooted in Law Enforcement

Founded by a former police officer, ALICE Training® is built on firsthand experience and insights into active shooter events. Its methods challenge the outdated lockdown-only approach, reflecting the realities officers encounter on the job.

Police officers across the country understand the volatile nature of active shooter incidents and the urgency of teaching civilians proactive safety tactics. Most active shooter situations end before law enforcement arrives, underscoring the critical need for comprehensive, community-based response training like ALICE.

Today, ALICE Training® remains a trusted resource for law enforcement agencies, providing evidence-based strategies that empower officers to protect their communities effectively.

The ALICE Method

The ALICE Method—Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate—is the original active shooter response training designed to equip individuals and organizations to handle violent incidents effectively.

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Alert – Recognize the initial signs of danger and communicate the threat clearly and quickly.

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Lockdown – Secure entry points while preparing to take additional protective measures.

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Inform – Provide real-time information using clear, direct language to improve decision-making.

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Counter – Use distraction and disruption techniques to reduce the assailant’s ability to cause harm.

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Evacuate – Remove individuals from danger whenever it is safe to do so.

By incorporating these flexible, multi-option strategies, ALICE Training® ensures law enforcement officers are prepared to act decisively in dynamic, unpredictable scenarios.

Benefits of ALICE Active Shooter Training for Law Enforcement

ALICE Training® equips law enforcement officers with critical tools and strategies through its distinctive approach:

Options-Based Response

Move beyond lockdown-only methods with flexible, multi-option strategies (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate). These proactive tactics empower officers to adapt quickly to the dynamic nature of active shooter incidents.

Trauma-Informed Approach

Designed with sensitivity to the physical and emotional impact of violent incidents, ALICE Training® techniques are effective while minimizing additional stress on officers and civilians.

Blended Learning Model

Training begins with interactive eLearning to establish foundational knowledge and continues with hands-on, scenario-based sessions led by ALICE Certified Instructors. This approach maximizes retention and equips officers to respond effectively and confidently when seconds matter.

Law Enforcement Across the Nation Choose ALICE

“[ALICE Training® is] one of the best training classes I’ve ever been to. Eighteen years of military and police work and this class was at the top. Tip of the spear!
Aaron Bennett

Deputy, Barren County Sheriff’s Office

“As a 10-year veteran law enforcement officer, I have always had an issue with lockdown as a sole-source method for dealing with an active killer event. The ALICE Training I attended last week showed the fallacy of lockdown as an only option with solid, irrefutable statistics and data. I can hardly wait to shout the message of the ALICE Training program from the rooftops for all to hear!”
Chris Fisher

Law Enforcement Officer

“…They genuinely care about their students, and it comes out in their training. I have already recommended this training to the rest of our SWAT Team and any other officer looking for the best active shooter training available.”
Brett Calhoun

Patrolman/SWAT, Mashpee Police

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Comprehensive training is critical to safeguarding lives and fostering community trust. ALICE Training® empowers law enforcement officers with proven, proactive training that prepares them for the unpredictable nature of active shooter events.

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