Ep 106: Voluntary Forced Training

In Episode 106 of the Active Shooter Incident Management podcast, host Bill Godfrey and instructors Scott Formankiewicz, Kami Maertz, and Terrance Weems explore the concept of "voluntary forced training" for implementing active shooter incident management processes. The episode offers valuable insights for public safety professionals looking to improve inter-agency cooperation and implement new incident management strategies.

The discussion covers several key areas, including building relationships across agencies to foster cooperation, starting small to demonstrate success and gain buy-in, and overcoming resistance to change in law enforcement culture. The instructors emphasize the power of joint training to break down barriers between agencies and highlight the importance of focusing on terminology and role-specific tasks as a starting point.

Throughout the episode, the panel addresses challenges in getting leadership buy-in and offers strategies to overcome them. They stress the significance of investing in and trusting frontline personnel, providing tips for training leadership separately to avoid potential embarrassment. The conversation also touches on the importance of playing the long game when implementing organizational change, acknowledging that full implementation can take years in larger organizations.

This episode provides practical advice for public safety professionals at all levels, from frontline responders to agency leaders, on how to effectively introduce and integrate active shooter incident management processes across multiple agencies and disciplines.

View this episode on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/WQnSRwHo07M