Active shooter – challenge for law and tactics in Europe

Journal Title: Security Dimensions - Year 2013, Vol 10, Issue 10

Abstract

The article presents one of the current threats, i.e. active shooter. Described are features, causes of the phenomenon and the most important examples of events including an active shooter. Presented is also active shooter’s definition and ways of tackling the problem.<br/><br/>

Authors and Affiliations

Robert Częścik, J. Radosław Truchan

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Robert Częścik, J. Radosław Truchan (2013). Active shooter – challenge for law and tactics in Europe. Security Dimensions, 10(10), 12-19. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-376233