The Police Department in partnership with the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a community training program for Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE). This course is designed and built on the Avoid, Deny, Defend strategy that was developed by the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center located at Texas State University. Agency instructors will be teaching this instruction that is built to provide strategies, guidance and a proven plan for surviving an active shooter event.
This very important program that is open to all citizens will be held on Thursday, February 18, 2016 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. at the First Baptist Church of Canton located at 1 Mission Point Drive, Canton, Ga. 30114. 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.
Chief of Police Mark J. Mitchell stated, “Last month, the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office graciously hosted a CRASE train the trainer class for our instructors along with instructors from the Woodstock Police Department and Holly Springs Police Department. This meeting ensured that all law enforcement across Cherokee County is on the same page as we educate our citizens on how to respond and react to an Active Shooter incident.” 