Situational Awareness / Resources
Resources and next steps
Where to go after Situational Awareness: the next steps in order, then every link from the lessons with what it's for. Links open the official site in a new tab.
Next steps, in order
All resources
- CISA: Personal Security Considerations Action Guide
The federal guide most of this course follows: habits at home, at work, on foot, in the car, in rideshares and online. Available in several languages.
- DHS: What is suspicious activity?
The kinds of behavior worth reporting, and the reminder that appearance is never suspicious.
- DHS: How to report suspicious activity
What details to give, when to call 911, and a map of state and local tip lines.
- CISA: The Power of Hello
How a simple greeting helps you notice and respond to concerning behavior early.
- CISA De-escalation Series
Four one-page federal guides on recognizing, assessing, de-escalating and reporting tense situations.
- NHTSA: Pedestrian Safety
Federal tips for walking safely near traffic, recommended in CISA's guide.
- CISA: Active Shooter Preparedness
Run, Hide, Fight and other active threat guidance, with free videos and printable cards.
- FEMA IS-906: Workplace Security Awareness
A free online federal course on how employees help keep a workplace secure, with a FEMA certificate.