The modern Active Shooter Response (ASR) has continually evolved since its inception approximately a decade ago. This change is necessary to continue improvement on the ASR mission. The Active Shooter Response Training Manual provides police personnel with the skills necessary to respond successfully to any active shooter situation. Using established doctrine developed by the U.S. Army, this program is designed to help create, plan, and execute ASR training at the departmental level. The methods and protocols presented are applicable across all federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. The book begins by describing the ASR operation in the format of an operations order. It categorizes threat levels, provides guidelines for action, describes the mission statement and execution of it, and addresses assets and equipment as well as issues related to command and signal. Next, the book explores: Training principles and their utilization for developing a sound ASR training cycle Movement formations for teams and squads, and the four phases of maneuver: find, fix, finish, and follow-through Close Quarter Battle (CQB), and the principles of surprise, speed, and violence of action Skills that are necessary to become proficient in creating a list of mission tasks critical to the success of the unit Command and control issues and techniques for alleviating them Performance evaluations for each phase of the ASR mission Guidelines on selecting special equipment for the ASR mission A supplemental training video and PowerPoint® presentation enhance the text, providing a multitiered learning experience for police agencies of any size and enabling them to adopt the principles and techniques to their own needs. An article on modern policing by Scott Hyderkhan appeared in Law Officer on April 8, 2013. " ? clear, concise and easily understandable and virtually implementable with any size team of operators or road dogs. ? builds on training, unity, tasks, skill levels ? making sure your techniques fall within the parameters of good reliable doctrine. ? perfect for all types of learners."-National Tactical Officer Association Conference Active Shooter Instructor certification course attendee, Mesquite, Nevada." "If you're looking to build an Active Shooter Response Program OR if you feel you may need to revamp yours, consider this book as a resource to do so. With the advent of active shooter response training about 13 years ago, we've seen tactics and policies evolve greatly. This book/resource helps you to keep track of the basics, which will be required no matter what else may evolve."-Frank Borelli, Editor-in-Chief, Officer.com "Hyderkkhan's book should be studied by agencies and departments wishing to create or update Active Shooter policies, tactics, and procedures. The book should be considered one of the authoritative works on police Active Shooter Response."-William Gage, retired US Secret Service " ? a highly authoritative and indispensable technical resource handbook ? ."-International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals Reader's Lounge