Be Prepared! Active Shooter Response Training

active shooter response

An active shooter is a situation no one wants to get caught in, but unfortunately everyone should be prepared for. At the MACo Summer Conference session learn the best ways to prepare for and take action within the unpredictable, quickly evolving, dangerous situations that active shooters present.

Title: Active Shooter Response Training

Description: Active shooter situations are unpredictable and evolve quickly. While an active shooter scenario may unfold in various locations, public and government settings are particular targets. These terrifying events are often over within 10 to 15 minutes, so individuals must be prepared both mentally and physically to survive the situation before law enforcement arrives. In this deep-dive session, a public safety expert will share the best way to prepare for the worst-case scenario with take-away lessons in safety for all attendees.

Speakers: Deputy First Class Thomas Wehrle, Sniper Section Coordinator, Special Operations Division, Harford County Sheriff’s Office

Moderator: The Honorable Jim McMahan, Council Member, Harford County

Date/Time: Saturday, August 18, 2018; 8:30 am – 10:00 am

The 2018 MACo Summer Conference will be held August 15-18 at the Roland Powell Convention Center in Ocean City Maryland. This year’s conference theme is “Water, Water Everywhere“.

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