Enlighten Me

Education is more than the accumulation of knowledge.

Author: Texas State University

Education is more than the accumulation of knowledge. Its the growth we experience when digging deep into the topics, systems, and ways of thinking that give flavor to life. Enlighten Me is dedicated to bringing listeners into the world of the unknown and providing meaningful insights into issues that affect us all. In each episode, we bring in researchers and experts from a wide range of fields to discuss a topic and how it relates to their industry. Part of the TXST Podcast Network: https://www.txst.edu/podcast-network.html
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A Tactical Approach: How ALERRT is Improving Emergency Response Nationwide
Episode 6
Thursday, 19 February, 2026

Trigger Warning: This episode contains mentions of gun violence, death, self-harm, and domestic abuse. Since 2013, the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center has been recognized as the national standard for active shooter response training by the FBI. In this episode of Enlighten Me, Hunter Martindale, Research Director for ALERRT, discusses how their practical research efforts help train first responders and civilians across the United States. Social Work professor Dr. Rael Morley also explores some of the latest research into what motivates people to commit acts of violence.