In this unbiased TEDx Talk, Katherine draws from her personal expertise in the FBI to analyze America’s gun culture and propose the first few steps forward to achieve a societal change in the wake of hundreds of shootings per year. Katherine seeks to share the history of gun representation in America media, showcase how we reached this point, and the possible paths forward to address gun fatalities - both the shootings seen in the news and the self-inflicted casualties, which constitute the majority of annual firearm fatalities. Although a somber topic, this integral discussion focuses on one of the greatest modern societal challenges and is sure to leave a lasting impression and empowerment for addressing our gun culture. Katherine Schweit is an attorney and former special agent who created the FBI’s active shooter program after the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012. She joined then-Vice President Joe Biden’s team to develop training and best practices for civilians and law enforcement. She co-wrote the FBI’s seminal research, A Study of 160 Active Shooter Incidents in the United States, 2000 - 2013, and was the executive producer for the award-winning drama/documentary film, The Coming Storm.
She is the author of Stop the Killing: How to End the Mass Shooting Crisis and How to Talk About Guns with Anyone. She offers hope on her podcast, Stop the Killing, with her London co-host Sarah Ferris, and is a founding member of the Bureau Consortium consulting group. She owns Schweit Consulting LLC., serving clients in security and crisis communications matters. She sits as an expert advisor on several boards, including the University of Michigan’s National Center for School Safety. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
11 окт 2024
