It is always important to be ready in the face of danger. Due to this, the University of Central Florida Police Department is offering active shooter response training classes on campus.
Alongside UCF Emergency Management, UCFPD will train students and faculty in Shots Fired, a two-part class that informs about the UCF Alert emergency system as well as what to do in the case of an active shooter.
The method of precaution that will be taught is called the “Run. Hide. Fight.” in case an active shooter incident were to occur.
“We wanted to reach out to the entire UCF community, and especially students,” Ari Schein, Training and Exercises Coordinator for the Office of Emergency Management, said.
Five classes will be held between Tuesday, Dec. 1 and Wednesday, Dec. 2:
1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 1. Classroom II room 106.
3 to 4 p.m. Dec. 1. Classroom II room 106.
6 to 7 p.m. Dec. 1. Classroom II room 207.
8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Dec. 2. Classroom II room 201.
10 to 11 a.m. Dec. 2. Classroom II room 201.
“In light of recent international and domestic incidents, this training is critically important for everyone,” Schein said. “The focus of the training is on knowing how to think and respond during a crisis scenario regardless of your location.”
The course has also been available online since January.
For more information on Shots Fired, contact the Office of Emergency Management or UCFPD.
