What is HALO?
HALO stands for High Acuity, Low Occurrence: the rare, high-consequence events that test organizations most.
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What is a HALO environment?
The events that test public safety organizations most are the ones they face least. When stakes are high and practice is rare, readiness can't be left to chance — it has to be designed, rehearsed and led.
High
Consequences are significant — for communities, responders and public trust.
Acuity
Complex, time-critical decisions made under pressure and uncertainty.
Low
Rarely encountered, so experience and muscle memory are limited.
Occurrence
When it happens, there is no second chance to get it right.
Build readiness before it's needed.
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