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Active Shooters

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There have been more than 130 mass shootings in the U.S. since the start of this year in which 70 people died and 146 people were injured. Most of them occurred in places where the victims felt safe. Which has led many governments and businesses to conduct active shooter training for their workers. That, of course, raises the question of why this is suddenly necessary? What is going on? We hear from some experts.

Guests
Chad Harris - security coordinator, Mecklenburg County

Chris Swecker - former special agent in charge, Charlotte FBI field office; security and financial crimes consultant

Lt. Steve Huber - Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department 

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