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Case Study of a Security Incident at the Faculty of Arts, Charles University: Analysis of Causes and Consequences of the First Active Shooter Attack in a Czech University Environment

HRINKO, Martin, Dalibor SMAŽINKA, Jan PAĎOUREK, Štěpán KAVAN, Karolína KOCURKOVÁ et. al.

Basic information

Original name

Case Study of a Security Incident at the Faculty of Arts, Charles University: Analysis of Causes and Consequences of the First Active Shooter Attack in a Czech University Environment

Authors

HRINKO, Martin (203 Czech Republic, guarantor, belonging to the institution), Dalibor SMAŽINKA (203 Czech Republic), Jan PAĎOUREK (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution), Štěpán KAVAN and Karolína KOCURKOVÁ

Edition

Internal Security, Poland, INTERNAL SECURITY, 2025, 2080-5268

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Article in a journal

Field of Study

50502 Criminology, penology

Country of publisher

Poland

Confidentiality degree

is not subject to a state or trade secret

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Organization unit

CEVRO University

DOI

Keywords in English

Safety and Security
Changed: 18/5/2025 20:15, doc. Ing. Martin Hrinko, Ph.D., MBA, LL.M.

Abstract

V originále

This case study investigates the first active shooter incident in a Czech higher education institution, which occurred at the Faculty of Arts, Charles University, in December 2023. The study aims to analyse the causes, course, and consequences of the attack, focusing on systemic and operational deficiencies in security measures and crisis response. Using qualitative research methods, including document analysis, forensic investigations, and interviews, the study identifies gaps in interagency communication, firearms regulations, and mental health monitoring. The key findings emphasise the need for legislative reforms, enhanced early warning systems, and integrated security technologies. The study contributes to the broader discourse on preventing mass violence in educational settings, offering actionable recommendations for policymakers, law enforcement, and institutional administrators