What is direct to threat (dynamic) speed used for?

• A. Speed, surprise, domination, violence of action; used for active shooter.
• B. Slow, deliberate approach.
• C. Random movement to confuse threat.
• D. Observe and wait for backup.

Answer: (A)

Direct to threat speed is the tactic of closing the distance to the threat as quickly as possible to seize the initiative. By moving rapidly, you create surprise, deny the threat time to react, and deliver a concentrated, decisive action to stop the threat. This approach is designed for imminent danger situations like an active shooter, where delaying to assess or adopt a slower, cautious method would allow the threat to cause more harm. Slower, deliberate approaches, random movement, or simply observing and waiting for backup do not achieve the objective of quickly neutralizing the threat and protecting potential victims.