Active Shooter Seminar Scheduled For Dec. 8

CANTON, GA -- The Police Department will team up with First Baptist Church of Canton to host an upcoming Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events training seminar.

The course, designed and built on the Avoid, Deny, Defend strategy developed by the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center, will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8 at the church.

Agency instructors will be teaching this course, which is designed to provide strategies, guidance and a proven plan for surviving an active shooter event. The course is free and open to the public.

Seating will be at a premium and on a first come, first serve basis. Children are welcome to attend but parental guidance is strongly recommended, as some of the presented material will contain scenes that are sensitive to some viewers.

“Throughout this year, we have held CRASE events around our city and the program has been a huge success," Police Chief Mark Mitchell said. "Close to a thousand citizens previously attended the life saving training that was very well received. I strongly believe this interaction is another avenue where we can establish long lasting relationships and trust with our community. Additionally, this also educates our community on the fact that all law enforcement in Cherokee County is educating our citizens on how to respond and react to an active shooter incident.”

First Baptist Church is located at 1 Mission Point in Canton.

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