Familiar topic, different strategy at Active Shooter Training Seminar

Registration open for seminar that shows real videos and teaches hands-on medical intervention.

As we have seen in recent events around the country, preparedness is paramount. That’s what TUPD Corporal Joe Gregory stresses when he presents the new Civilian Response to Active Shooter (CRASE) course on campus.

“The more you prepare your response to emergencies and practice that response—even if it’s just going over possible scenarios in your head—the better your chances of survival will be,” Corporal Gregory said.

On Thursday, June 9, 2016, the Office of Public Safety and the Health Center will host the university’s first half-day active shooter training seminar to share tactics for surviving—and helping others survive—an active shooter event.

The seminar will include CRASE training, which screens videos of real-life active shooter events and walks attendees through recommended responses. Another presentation will provide training on identifying and treating life-threatening injuries without medical equipment. Known as Medical Action Knowledge Emergency Intervention Training, or MAKE IT, the training will be presented by Director of Student Health Services Matthias Goldstein. There will also be a hands-on medical care demonstration and breakout sessions on door entry prevention and defense tactics against an armed suspect.

“This training should be standard operating procedure for everyone on campus, no matter where you work or what your role is,” said Corporal Gregory. “The hands-on skills you’ll learn could help you save lives, prevent crime and sleep better at night knowing you’re prepared for an emergency.”

The seminar will be held in the West Village Commons Ballrooms. It is free and open to the campus and community. Continental breakfast, snacks and drinks will be provided, and free parking will be available in the West Village Garage.