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The Successful Disruption of the Active Shooter Attack at Seattle Pacific University
Part 2 – Recovery

Following up on January’s Part 1 PIEPC Webinar which described SPU’s planning and response efforts to an active attack. Part 2 will focus on the recovery phase – including the deployment of an in-house psychological first aid team, crime scene management, and the establishment of a reunification center. Many of the recovery activities were planned in advance, but some unique situations required creative solutions such as working with the medical examiner for victim identification in lieu of family and managing property retrieval and distribution. 

Cheryl Michaels, Director of Emergency Management for Seattle Pacific University
Cheryl Michaels is a frequent speaker on the importance of preparing both individually and organizationally for life-threatening events. In her role as Director of Emergency Management at Seattle Pacific University, Cheryl oversees the implementation University’s emergency and crisis management plans with a specific focus on response and recovery planning for active attacks. In June 2014, those preparations were instrumental in the University’s response to an armed attack on campus. Cheryl was the operational commander during the response and from that experience and leading in other crisis events, shares her passion that preparedness is key to creating safe learning, working, and living environments.

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