Learn what to do in an active harmer situation: Next class Sept. 7
The CU 麻豆影院 Police Department (CUPD) is hosting free active harmer response classes for faculty, staff and students. No registration is needed; simply show up ready to learn what to do in an active harmer situation, using a nationally approved safety protocol.
The next class will be offered Wednesday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Kittredge Central multipurpose room. Walk-ins are welcome. A repeat of the class will be offered Thursday, Sept. 15, from 10 a.m. to noon at the same location.
CUPD teaches the course using the Department of Homeland Security鈥檚 鈥淩un, Hide, Fight鈥 program. Instruction includes a combination of video, lecture and interactive discussion, with time to answer questions. In the aftermath of the King Soopers mass shooting in March 2021, officers will be sensitive to triggering language and visuals.
The training highlights proactive response techniques developed by experts to increase the probability of survival in an active harmer situation. 鈥淐UPD is glad to be able to offer this free course,鈥 said Sgt. Eric Edford, who is one of the instructors. 鈥淲e鈥檝e had positive feedback from past participants and feel this is something we can do to help instill a sense of security in our campus community.鈥