NCIER Releases Free School Safety Training Course
The new online program provides school staff and first responders with incident management training following a lockdown.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Terrorism
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On September 1, 2026, the National Center for Integrated Emergency Response released the School Safety and Violent Event Incident Management Foundations course. This training provides staff and first responders with essential management steps following a school lockdown.
Why it matters
The course aims to bridge gaps in emergency preparedness by equipping personnel with standard protocols for managing violent events. Providing this training free of charge allows for broader access to professional incident management education across the nation.
The curriculum consists of 13 video modules that take under one hour to complete. Participants who finish the coursework receive a certification that agencies can track at no additional cost.
The players
National Center for Integrated Emergency Response
This organization is an agency based in Oviedo, Florida, that focuses on developing training frameworks for emergency management.
National Tactical Officers Association
This professional organization advocates for the standards and professional development of law enforcement tactical personnel and endorses the underlying checklist for the course.
The details
Built upon the Active Shooter Incident Management Checklist, the program is designed to standardize responses during crisis situations. The curriculum is delivered in a self-paced, online format accessible to school staff and emergency responders nationwide.
Timeline
The SSAVEIM Foundations course officially launched on September 1, 2026.
Legal Context
The course aligns with the Active Shooter Incident Management Checklist, which sets national standards for multi-agency response during active threat scenarios. By codifying these procedures into an accessible curriculum, the program reinforces existing legal frameworks for campus emergency management.
School staff and first responders can use this training to improve their preparedness for potential emergencies. Local agencies may now require completion of this certificate as part of their standardized safety protocols for district employees.
The takeaway
Effective emergency response depends on the widespread adoption of standardized training protocols. Schools and agencies should evaluate whether integrating this specific module aligns with their existing safety requirements.
Further reading
For more context on safety initiatives, explore the United States Terrorism section.
More information
To register for the program, visit the online active shooter course registration.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Police1.
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