Active shooter course: stay informed, protect yourself

Safety concerns at universities have been heightened throughout the nation because of critical incidents involving active shooters.

Sacramento State’s Police Department will conduct a presentation on “Active Shooter Notification and Response Options” in the Hinde Auditorium in the University Union from 1 to 3 p.m., Monday, Nov. 10. 

“In addition to plans formulated by the campus police to protect students, faculty, staff and guests, it is critical that individuals develop a personal plan in the event they are involved in a critical incident,” says police chief Ken Barnett. “We encourage all faculty, staff and students to attend this course.”

Attendees will learn the history and psychology of an active shooter, police/university reaction, the Emergency Notification System (ENS) and response options. Information will be provided on how to recognize an active shooter situation from different shooting scenarios.

Also discussed will be the proper way to notify authorities and how ENS and other University communication systems may alert them.

Course registration is available online at www.csus.edu/hr/traindev/SmnrRegPS.html.

For more information, contact Public Safety at 278-7321.