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S5B5 THE FBI REPORT: WHY ACTIVE SHOOTER NUMBERS ARE DROPPING – AND WHAT STILL NEEDS TO CHANGE
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This week on Stop the Killing, we’re bringing you some rare and cautiously optimistic news.Former FBI agent Katherine Schweit breaks down the newly released FBI 2024 Active Shooter Report, and the headline is striking:
📉 A 50% decrease in active shooter incidents across the United States.
But what does that really mean? Are prevention efforts working? And where are these incidents still happening – and why?
In this episode, you'll learn:
The difference between mass shootings and active shooter incidents
Why open spaces are now the most common location for these attacks
The ages, weapons, and motivations behind the shooters
How schools remain vulnerable – and what insider threats look like
Why most incidents are over before police arrive, and what that means for your own safety
The role of kindness in prevention
📌 You can read the full 2024 FBI Active Shooter Report via the Resources tab at Katherine’s website.
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