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Nashville Police Department to host first
“Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events” class March 24

NASHVILLE, NC – The Nashville Police Department's first class for Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) class was a success and has another class scheduled for Tuesday, March 24. The session will take place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. inside the Town Council Chambers located at 114 W. Church Street, Nashville.

There is no cost to participate, but registration is required. Please register  in the form below.  Class size is limited to the first 40 people to register. Please note: Every participant must register individually - one person per form. On the evening of the class, attendees may be required to show proof of registration prior to entering the Town Council Chambers.

The training is led by Nashville Police Officer L. Danforth and the session will teach participants what to do if confronted with an active shooter event.

Designed and built on the Avoid, Deny, Defend (ADD) strategy developed by the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center at Texas State University, the class will provide strategies, guidance and a proven plan for surviving an active shooter event. Topics will include the history and prevalence of active shooter events, civilian response options, medical issues and considerations for conducting drills.

For more information, contact Chief Puckett at 252-459-4545 or   anthony.puckett@townofnashvillenc.gov.