The public will be able to participate in a civilian response to an active shooter event, hosted by Alvin ISD’s police department in October.

What you need to know

The event will be open to the public from 6-8 p.m. on Oct. 2 at Harby Junior High and 6-8 p.m. on Oct. 30 at Shadow Creek High School, according to a Sept. 27 news release from the district.

The following topics will be addressed during the events:
  • Active shooter statistical data
  • Active shooter profiles
  • Situational awareness development
  • Effects of stress on performance and behavior
  • Crisis management skills
  • Avoid/deny/defend: strategies to keep you and your loved ones safe during an active shooter event
  • Law enforcement’s role once they arrive and how to response to law enforcement once they arrive
  • Stop the Bleed program, which is a nationwide training initiative by the American College of Surgeons to improve survival from natural and man-made mass casualty events, according to the American College of Surgeons’ website.
What else?

To register for either the Oct. 2 or Oct. 30 presentation, visit bit.ly/3TYLGCT.