preventing mass violence: a whole community approach

Preventing Mass Violence

Build your community’s resilience against incidents of mass violence

In the past decade, communities across America have grappled with an alarming surge in mass violence incidents, leaving citizens and authorities alike seeking effective prevention strategies. In Preventing Mass Violence: A Whole Community Approach, Dr. Mark S. Warnick draws on his extensive experience as a first responder to provide a comprehensive blueprint for thwarting mass shootings, terrorist acts, and other large-scale violence.

Emphasizing a collaborative ＂whole community＂ model, Warnick advocates for robust cooperation among law enforcement, emergency services, businesses, schools, healthcare providers, and the public. Through actionable insights, readers will discover practical methods to cultivate resilience and deter various forms of violence, from mass shootings to vehicular attacks.

With a focus on prevention, the book equips readers with strategies to identify and address concerning behaviors, empowering law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders to navigate operational challenges effectively. Tailored for law enforcement professionals, public safety workers, healthcare personnel, educators, local governments, and organizations with emergency protocols, Preventing Mass Violence is an indispensable resource for safeguarding communities and mitigating the profound human and economic toll of such incidents.

Mark S. Warnick, PhD, is a seasoned first responder (retired) and a lecturer and researcher in Public Safety at Tennessee Tech University. He has over 30 years’ experience as a responder to incidents ranging from local car accidents and disasters to large-scale, multi-jurisdictional events, like Hurricane Katrina. He possesses nearly 200 certifications in a variety of fire, EMS, emergency management, and incident management skills.