Prepare for the Next Critical Incident—Even When It's a Hoax

Active shooter hoaxes are more than false alarms. They test emergency plans, leadership, communication, and Clery Act compliance. Institutions that conduct structured after-action reviews are better prepared to respond when the next critical incident occurs.

Download this white paper to learn:

• Why active shooter hoaxes should be treated as critical incidents

• How after-action reviews strengthen emergency response and Clery Act compliance

• A practical framework for conducting effective after-action reviews

About the Authors

Written by nationally recognized campus safety and Clery Act experts, this white paper offers practical guidance informed by decades of higher education experience.

• Adrienne Meador Murray is Vice President of Equity Compliance and Civil Rights Services at D. Stafford & Associates. A former campus police chief, she is a nationally recognized expert in Clery Act compliance, Title IX, emergency response, and campus civil rights.

• Bill Lafferty, CCCO is Director of Regulatory Compliance and Public Safety Services at D. Stafford & Associates. With more than 20 years of campus public safety leadership, he specializes in Clery Act compliance, emergency management, and behavioral threat assessment.