Closing the Submarine Door

Safe Havens International

In the ongoing school safety discussion on the best way to respond to Active Shooter Incidents, Mike Dorn has developed an analogy that he has used to show the importance of the critical first thirty seconds.

When a submarine submerges, a delay in securing a compartment door can prove disastrous for a submarine.

When an Active Shooter Incident begins, quick responses can save lives, slower responses can prove disastrous.