Citizen's Response to Active Shooter Event & Stop the Bleed Training in Wood County

To promote preparedness and improved safety measures, a few Ohio law enforcement agencies are joining the Wood County Sheriff’s Office for a Citizen’s Response to Active Shooter Event. The sheriff’s office’s Special Response Team will teach situational awareness, and other critical information. Special Response Team Detective Sergeant and Assistant Commander Ryan Richards speaks with WBCL…

Law enforcement officers and agencies are frequently requested by schools, businesses, and community members for direction and presentations on what they should do if confronted with an active shooter event.

Members of the Wood County Sheriff’s Office Special Response (SWAT) team will be presenting Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE), designed and built on the Avoid | Deny | Defend™ strategy. Avoid | Deny | Defend™ has been developed as an easy to remember method for individuals to follow. Attendees will also receive the Stop the Bleed training. During this portion of the training, Medics will demonstrate how to identify life-threatening bleeding, how to control it, and how to apply direct pressure techniques, tourniquets, and hemostatic gauze.

Given the continued active shooter/active attack incidents globally, it's crucial to be ready. Register now to receive FREE training from dedicated Deputies, Officers, and Medics who are committed to ensuring your safety. This training is available to all, encompassing schools, colleges, businesses, hospitals, and places of worship.

**This training is for individuals 18 years and older

Date: 09/18/2024 (Wed.)

Time: 5:00pm EDT

Location: Bowling Green Veterans Memorial Building, 520 Conneaut Ave, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402 Registration Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C45A4A922A5FFC43-50748962-citizens