2020 was one of the deadliest years of violent incidents in the US, and so far, 2021 is following a similar trajectory. The increasing number of such incidents is alarming.
With this increase in violence, it’s important to focus on one of the most vital aspects of minimizing the loss of life – Notification Time and how it impacts Response Time.
What is Response Time vs. Notification Time?
As the name suggests, the term response time refers to how long it takes law enforcement officers to arrive at the scene of an emergency after being notified. Typically, they will arrive on scene 10 – 20 minutes after the shooting has started. Unfortunately, most shooting incidents are over by then.
A comprehensive study on US mass shootings and the impact of response time on outcomes found, unsurprisingly, that the faster law enforcement officers arrive on scene, the more lives are saved. During the first 4-5 minutes of an emergency, a significant positive correlation has been identified between emergency response time and victim mortality rate.
This is why it is critical to reduce Notification Time which thereby reduces response time.
Speed up Notification Time with Guard911
The only way to stop active shooter incidents and to save as many lives as possible is to reduce law enforcement notification time, which thereby reduces response time. Guard911 was created with this precise goal in mind.
The app works in conjunction with the Hero911 Network of more than 69,000 law enforcement officers. Hero911 officers in the vicinity can typically arrive on scene much faster that those dispatched by 911.
At a single button push, the app instantaneously notifies the nearest Hero911 Network officers, calls 911, notifies everyone in the building, and notifies all Guard911 protected properties in a 5 mile radius (in case the shooter goes mobile).
For your organization, this means extra protection, safety, and peace of mind. More importantly, it means the opportunity to save innocent lives.
Is your company, organization, school, or church looking for a way to reduce response time in the event of an active shooter emergency? Guard911 is the on the market that can do this. Contact our helpful team today and we’ll be happy to help you increase the safety of your location.
