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A deep dive into the case files of former head of the FBI’s Active Shooter program Katherine Schweit; diving deep into true crime revealing the insider’s story of what happened and what went wrong at some of the world's worst mass shootings, empowering listeners along the way. With Co-Host Sarah Ferris.

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S6E5 The Hesitation Circle (Reprised Listener Question)

This episode is a reprised listener question from Season 3—and honestly, it’s one that feels just as urgent today as it did then.

Originally sparked by a question about “leakage” (those warning signs before violence), this conversation dives into something we all recognise… but often struggle with:

👉 The hesitation to act.

Why do we see something… feel something… and still say nothing?

In this episode, we explore:

  • The real reason people hesitate to report concerns

  • Why your gut instinct matters more than you think

  • How “leakage” shows up before acts of violence

  • The critical role everyday people play in prevention

Because here’s the truth:Most people don’t miss the signs…They just don’t act on them.

And as you’ll hear in this episode, that hesitation can be the difference between prevention and tragedy.

One of the biggest barriers isn’t awareness—it’s action. People see things. They feel things. But they don’t always say something.

This is one of those conversations that might just change how you respond the next time something doesn’t feel right.



🎧 Listen now and ask yourself:Would you act… or would you hesitate?

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