Members of the campus community are invited to participate in voluntary active shooter training next week hosted by Campus Safety.
Experienced instructors from the Schenectady Police Department, Schenectady County Emergency Management and Campus Safety will teach participants life-saving techniques and emergency response protocols.
“Sadly, active shooter incidents are a fact of life,” said Tom Constantine, director of Campus Safety. “But knowing what to do during an active shooter situation can help save lives and strengthen the safety of the community.”
Studies show that the average response time for police to an active shooter situation is seven to 11 minutes, making emergency preparedness even more critical.
Two separate sessions are planned on Wednesday, April 22, and Friday, April 24, from 12:50 to 1:50 p.m. in Reamer Campus Center Auditorium.
The training is free for interested faculty, staff and students. Registration is not required.
Constantine said that while many students may have encountered similar training in K-12 education, these sessions will include Union-specific scenarios.
“This training is part of a broader effort to prioritize campus safety by increasing awareness and preparedness,” Constantine said.
A campus-wide drill is being planned for the fall term.
To learn more about the role of Campus Safety at Union, visit the website.