Active Shooter Training Planned by Gwinnett Sheriff

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA -- The Gwinnett County Sheriff's office has scheduled training sessions to help citizens prepare for an encounter with an active shooter.

Staff from the office will offer two classes on Thursday, March 24, at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center at 75 Langley Dr. in Lawrenceville.

The two-hour classes will be offered at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

The training is modeled on a program from Texas State University and will include topics including the decision-making process under stress, tactics to survive an active-shooter event and how to cope in the aftermath of an event.

The sessions are free, but registration is required due to limited seating. For additional information, or to register for the class, contact Sabrina Cooper at sabrina.cooper@gwinnettcounty.com.