Civilian Response To An Active Shooter: A Community Discussion
WHEN: Tuesday, August 19 th , 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
WHERE: Ballston Town Hall, Charlton Road, 323 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa, NY
WHAT: Every community is at risk for a mass shooter event and many adults, who have not had the benefit of attending a school shooting drill, are not prepared. Two local Rotary clubs, Ballston Spa and Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake, are hosting a community workshop and discussion on how to recognize a potential threat and what to do in the event you are in an active shooter situation. Presented by the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office, it will include an introduction to unexpected, targeted violence; how to recognize a threatening situation; progression of the problem; prevention, and reaction to emergency situations.
"Every moment counts in an active shooter event and the grim reality is that police can’t be everywhere at once,” said Saratoga County Undersheriff Jeff Brown. “CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Education) training gives civilians a simple framework to use to survive one of the most chaotic and traumatic events anyone could ever experience. It literally gives people a chance to live."
Preregistration is required as seating is limited. Register at: https://forms.gle/hBPi6yb2qBmFzfy67
A light dinner of pizza and soft drinks will be served.
SPONSORED BY: The Rotary clubs of Ballston Spa and Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake with the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office as the presenter.
COST: Free. Donations will be accepted to help cover the cost of food.
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If you’d like more information on this topic, please contact:
John Hildreth, BS, MPA
Patrol Lieutenant
Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: 518.885.6761
Mobile: 518.502.4078
Email: jhildreth@saratogacountyny.gov
6012 County Farm Road
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
saratogacountyny.gov