What action should be taken to protect life during Direct Threat Care?

Mitigating the threat immediately is essential during Direct Threat Care because this phase focuses on addressing an immediate danger to life, particularly in situations where an active threat, such as an active shooter or other violent incident, exists. The primary objective is to ensure the safety of victims, first responders, and bystanders by quickly neutralizing or eliminating the source of the threat. This action is paramount to preventing further harm and allowing for effective medical assistance to victims once the area is secure.

While assessing the surrounding environment or evacuating bystanders may be relevant in certain scenarios, their nature is more about managing the aftermath of an incident rather than directly protecting life during an active threat. Communicating with the media has no immediate impact on protecting life in such a critical moment and is more focused on information dissemination after the situation has stabilized. The priority in Direct Threat Care is always to deal with the threat as swiftly and effectively as possible, ensuring the safety of all individuals involved.