How Secured Doors Saved Lives: Groundbreaking Research on School-Based Active Shooter Events
June 18, 2026, 1:00 pm EDT
About the Webinar
New research conducted by Texas State University and the Security Industry Association provides the strongest empirical evidence to date on the protective role of door security and access control in active shooter events at schools.
Using FBI-identified incidents and in-depth information gathering, the study examines patterns related to access control in events that were averted due to secured access points as well as events where there were catastrophic failures in security protocols. The findings provide an evidence-based perspective and highlight implications for school safety and security relevant to lawmakers, especially as it relates to school safety guidance and grant programs.
In this webinar, attendees will hear from Hunter Martaindale, director of research at the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center and associate professor at Texas State University, as well as security industry professionals.
Featured Speaker: Hunter Martaindale, Texas State University
Dr. Hunter Martaindale is director of research at the ALERRT Center and associate research professor in the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Texas State University. His research examines law enforcement response to active shooter and active attack events, with a particular focus on decision making and performance under extreme conditions.
Martaindale leads research efforts that analyze real-world active shooter incidents and evaluate how training shapes officer behavior during these events. His work supports evidence-based improvements in preparedness and response, and he works closely with law enforcement agencies to translate research on active shooter response into applied training.
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