Wouldn't you think that planning would reduce the number of people that "freeze"? Particularly if they have been instructed on what their optional SOPs might be?
No.
I think it takes training.
"I saw what to do on tv" isn't training.
At least no more than teaching people how to be soldiers, firefighters,martial artists, etc.
Have you ever heard the interview of a firefighter, soldier, etc who did something that saved lives?
Somehow "it was what I was trained to do" gets a lot of credit.
First, from a tactical standpoint the twin towers and an Active Shooter Event are two very distinct scenarios that are very different both in action and reaction.
From a tactical point of view?
I understood this to be addressing the reaction of "civilian" persons to a physiologic stress response. (overload of sensory perception in the CNS)
I don't understand what you mean by "it was the people shouting instructions who had the most impact".
there have been several studies over the years looking at how people react during disasters. Particularly among behavior or those that survived vs. those that didn't.
As I remember (I do a lot of reading, i don't always remember where or exactly) in one analysis of why some people survie and some don't is reaction over nonreaction and those who shout simple direct commands being able to not only "wake up" people from freezing, but also have an impact on what people's choices are.
I don't believe it is a reactionary video. It has been in the works for a long time but the release was expedited after the Aurora, CO shooting.
What do you think a better option for preparing civilians for an Active Shooting Event would be?
I think if a person needs to be told to run and hide or fight in desperation, with an active shooter, then Darwin is going to naturally select that person next.
"in the event of fire, walk don't run to the nearest exit." (played at most theatres)
"in the event of active shooter, run! everybody run!" (Is that what is next?)
