Ensuring Active Shooter Preparedness with Police Chief Shannon Torres

Jan. 8, 2025
Police Chief Shannon Torres talks emergency preparedness, active shooter training, and emerging technologies in this week's episode of SecurityDNA.

Host Steve Lasky brings on Shannon Torres, former Chief of Police of the Keyport Borough in New Jersey and veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard, for a passionate discussion about emergency preparedness, active shooter training, and emerging technologies in this week's episode of SecurityDNA.

As Chief of Police, Torres managed a team of over 50 employees serving a diverse community 7,000 strong. With a specialization in investigation and internal affairs, she joined the Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce as Detective Sergeant, where her critical investigations and forensic examinations contributed to a culture of safety and security for minors across the U.S. Her achievements include an Outstanding Leadership Award and commendation for cross-jurisdictional collaboration in solving violent crimes.

About the Author

Steve Lasky | Editorial Director, Editor-in-Chief/Security Technology Executive

Steve Lasky is a 34-year veteran of the security industry and an award-winning journalist. He is the editorial director of the Endeavor Business Media Security Group, which includes the magazine's Security Technology Executive, Security Business, and Locksmith Ledger International, and the top-rated website SecurityInfoWatch.com. He is also the host of the SecurityDNA podcast series.Steve can be reached at [email protected]