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Threat Assessment Work Session 3-11-2025

Dayton City CouncilThursday, April 10, 2025
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Active threat and active shooter preparedness

De-escalation strategies for irrational or escalated individuals

Multi-option response training (Run, Hide, Fight)

Mental rehearsals and creating situational mental scripts

Active barricading techniques

Use of improvised weapons

Understanding OODA Loop disruption

Distinction between cover and concealment

Analysis of past mass casualty events

Workplace and public safety threat assessment

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Notable Quotes (3)

If we've thought about it before and we come up with some sort of plan... we're less likely to freeze.

— Robert Poer
Mental rehearsalsExplaining how mental rehearsal prevents the 'freeze' response.

The more we can put in front of our door to make it more difficult for that shooter to get in the less time going to he's going to take to try to get to where we are.

— Robert Poer
Active barricadingJustification for active barricading techniques.

We need to disrupt the shooter's OODA Loop every time he comes back up onto target.

— Robert Poer
OODA LoopExplaining the theory of disrupting a suspect's decision-making process.

People (1)

Robert PoerPolice Officer / Instructor

Active shooter instructor, SWAT operator, and firearm instructor providing safety training to city officials.

2 quotes

“The best way not to get shot in an active shooter situation is to get out.”

Explaining the importance of evacuation as the primary response.

“Your body is not going to go where your mind hasn't.”

Emphasizing the importance of mental preparation to avoid freezing under stress.

Places Mentioned

Crossroads Mall, St. CloudAxent Signage, MinneapolisColumbine High SchoolVirginia TechNew Hope (City Council)Casey's Gas Station

Events & Meetings (1)

  • March 11th work session
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