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Deter. Detect. Defend.
Providing students and staff with training on active shooter response empowers them to act decisively and protect themselves and others, fostering a safer school environment.
A trained school active shooter response plan, enhanced by the presence of highly trained security canines, significantly reduces reaction time, ensuring that staff and students can quickly implement safety measures to protect themselves
Knowing there is a well-developed plan in place combined with highly trained security canines provides peace of mind and confidence to staff and students, allowing for a more focused and calm approach during a potential crisis.
Through proactive measures, such as lockdown procedures, evacuation routes, and barricading techniques, a trained response plan can significantly reduce the number of casualties and injuries during an active shooter event.
A trained response plan includes protocols for effective communication and coordination with local law enforcement, ensuring a swift and organized response to neutralize the threat as quickly as possible.
Your Partner in Active Shooter Prevention & Response
Our Canine Programs for Active Shooter Apprehension & Prevention offer specialized training to deter, detect, and defend against potential active shooter threats. With expertly trained dogs and strategic protocols, we provide unparalleled security and reliability, ensuring the highest level of safety in any environment.
Our ASAP security program combines multi-faceted detection with advanced canine training, ensuring firearms are detected efficiently while maintaining a social and kid-friendly environment. Our expertly trained dogs provide top-tier security without compromising the comfort and safety of those around them.
Our master trainers work with security canines from puppyhood through to their full readiness, ensuring each dog receives comprehensive, expert training. This dedicated approach guarantees that our canines are exceptionally prepared to handle any security challenge with composure, skill, and confidence.
Vidar ASAP canines utilize a multi-faceted approach to detect indicators of potential firearms and related activities. Recognizing that these signs do not exist in isolation, our canines are trained to identify them through multiple methods for comprehensive detection.
Our highly trained canines are adept at detecting gunshot residue (GSR), enabling them to identify individuals who have recently discharged a firearm. This specialized skill plays a vital role in pinpointing suspects and supporting law enforcement efforts efficiently and accurately.
Trained canines skilled in detecting gunpowder presence are essential for identifying unused munitions. Their keen senses and specialized training enable them to uncover hidden munitions, significantly enhancing safety and supporting proactive threat prevention.
Specialized canines trained to detect the gun oils used by all major manufacturers can identify individuals carrying firearms, even if they have never been fired. This advanced capability enhances security measures by allowing for the early detection of concealed weapons.
Canines with expertise in detecting subtle changes in body language and body chemistry can identify potential threats before they escalate. Their advanced training enables them to sense and react to suspicious behaviors, providing an added layer of security and prevention in any environment.
Vidar agents are experienced ex-military and ex-law enforcement officers, uniquely skilled in coordinating and communicating with school officials and School Resource Officers to identify and anticipate specific or potential threats.
Currently, there are approximately 200,000 K9 officers. Unlike many overworked and overtrained law enforcement K9s, Vidar ASAP K9s stand out in several key ways. Our dual-purpose dogs are specifically trained for the detection of GSR and executive protection. Most importantly, Vidar ASAP K9s are highly socialized, capable of performing protection and apprehension duties in public settings with minimal risk to school children.