FBI Special Agent Executive (Ret.), Author, Security and Mass Shooting Expert
Architect of the FBI’s Active Shooter Program, award-winning author, and a trusted voice on ending violence – a true champion of public empowerment.
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The true story of the FBI’s largest exhumation of murder victims — an unprecedented mission to bring justice to 200 families.
Katherine’s latest book follows Detroit Police Detective Shannon Jones and FBI Special Agent Leslie Larsen as they lead Operation UNITED, the most ambitious effort ever to identify nameless murder victims. Against skepticism and bureaucracy, these women built a team of forensic experts to restore the identities of lives once stolen and forgotten — and to close 200 unsolved murders.
“[This book] is a haunting account of what it takes to give victims’ families something more important than closure — to give them answers.” — Devlin Barrett, Justice Department Reporter, The New York Times
“A simply fascinating read from start to finish… informative and ultimately inspiring, and of immense value… unreservedly recommended.” — Midwest Book Review
“Powerful, unforgettable, and deeply human.” — Amazon Review
Through Schweit Consulting, Katherine partners with executives across Fortune-ranked companies, financial institutions, universities, and government agencies to strengthen leadership and resilience.
As an attorney, crisis-communications expert, and former FBI executive who teaches Second Amendment law at DePaul University, she delivers confidential, results-driven guidance that turns uncertainty into preparedness and empowers leaders to protect their people and brand.
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Mass Shootings End With Us.
Now in its fifth season, former FBI agent Katherine Schweit — the creator of the Active Shooter Program — teams up with UK co-host and award-winning podcaster Sarah Ferris to confront the hard truths about mass shootings and, more importantly, how to stop them.
Together, they bring clarity to the headlines, uncover powerful lessons from past tragedies, and share real-world solutions that empower communities to take meaningful action.
What makes this podcast different?
It’s not about fear — it’s about facts, prevention, and empowerment.
Each episode leaves listeners informed, inspired, and ready to be part of the solution.
May 21st, 2023
FBI researchers found a decrease from 61 incidents in 2022, to 48 this past year. That’s a 21% decrease in two years. The numbers are still higher than in the past decade, but they are moving in the right direction. I attribute that to stronger threat assessment teams, social awareness about warning signs, and better-prepared police and civilians.
May 21st, 2023
In this unbiased TEDx Talk, Katherine draws from her 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.
May 21st, 2023
It’s a no-politics, fact-focused book signing event at Barnes & Noble in Fairfax, VA where I hope to hear your thoughts on ways to reduce violence, whether through changes we make in our homes, laws, or attitudes.
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From CNN to TEDx, Katherine’s voice is sought after when the headlines demand clarity. Explore her most recent appearances and interviews.
“Safety isn’t about the odds of whether it will happen; it’s about being prepared if it does.”
Katherine Schweit, from Stop the Killing: How to End the Mass Shooting Crisis, 2nd Ed.
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