CATT: Countering Active Threat Training™
A comprehensive training program on countering an active threat event developed for faith-based institutions and houses of worship.
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Respond to an Active Threat
CATT is designed as a 60- to 90-minute program, offered virtually or in person, to teach the principles of responding during an active shooter (or active threat) event.
This course follows the national standard curriculum: RUN, HIDE, FIGHT with additional focus on how we can better prepare to persevere in an active threat environment.
This course is designed for every member of the community.
Topics Covered:
- Defining an active threat and how to better prepare for an incident
- Identifying a situation in which Run, Hide, or Fight might be used
- Proper responses to the arrival of law enforcement
- Committing to personal action during an active threat incident
Why was this course developed?
Over the last several years, we have seen increased levels of hate crimes, antisemitic incidents, and physical violence directed at the Jewish people, both around the world and in North America. Since October 2018, four deadly attacks have been carried out on the Jewish community in North America. In the same time frame, law enforcement has disrupted numerous plots aimed against Jewish organizations just in the United States.
While we cannot pick the time and date of the next incident that will impact our community, we can choose to prepare by investing time, effort, resources, and energy in sound safety and security strategies and practices to keep our families safe and our community secure. A critical component of these efforts relates to training.
Simply put, training saves lives. Training and exercise provide critical skills while empowering our community and enhancing resiliency.
How was this course developed?
CATT: Countering Active Threat Training™ was designed by a team of national professionals with critical real-world experience and deep instructional-design backgrounds, from training and preparing thousands of members of the Jewish community as well as law enforcement to responding to critical incidents both in the United States and abroad. The design, development and piloting process involved engagement with key partners, including law enforcement, stakeholders, and community members.
This training was designed with input from the community, for the community: from the congregant to the rabbi, the parent to the principal, and the frontline — or front desk — volunteer to those charged with security, inclusive of the diverse voices that make up our community.
The goal of the training is to provide participants with a better understanding of active threats and lifesaving response options.