Since 2002, the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Program at Texas State University has been used to train law enforcment officers across the nation in how to rapidly respond to dangerous active threat situations. Over the years, we've seen response times shorten and the capabilities of law enforcement increase. As a result of increased public awareness, many citizens, including educators and administrators, have asked what individuals can do to protect themselves and reduce the dangers faced during one of these events. Avoid | Deny | Defend has been developed as an easy to remember method for individuals to follow.
Law enforcement officers and agencies are frequently requested by schools and community members for direction and presentations on what they should do if confronted with an active shooter event. The Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) course, designed and built on the Avoid, Deny, Defend (ADD) strategy developed by ALERRT in 2004, provides strategies, guidance and a proven plan for surviving an active shooter event.
To support this effort, the Texas School Safety Center, in collaboration with the ALERRT Program will be offering school-based law enforcement, school administrators, school safety personnel, and educators, a series of CRASE Train-the-Trainer courses.
This course will cover:
- The history and prevalance of active shooter events, civilian response options, medical issues, and considerations for conducting drills.
- Simple steps that help survival in your schools and workplace.
- Participants in this four hour Train-the-Trainer course will receive a manual and Power Point presentation suitable for use in their own presentations.