PUPD, PUFD to offer active threat and Stop the Bleed trainings in November

The Purdue University Police and Fire departments in November are offering free, in-person training classes for potential active threat events and training for civilians to render aid to control bleeding of injured people.

The Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) class provides strategies, guidance and plan options for surviving an active threat event. Topics include the history and prevalence of active shooter events, civilian response options and preparing your response in advance. CRASE was designed in 2004 by Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training.  

Stop the Bleed teaches how to recognize life-threatening bleeding and act quickly and effectively to control bleeding. Attendees will learn three quick techniques and become empowered to make a potential life-or-death difference if a bleeding emergency happens. 

CRASE and Stop the Bleed can be attended together or independently.

The upcoming sessions are:

Nov. 15:

CRASE: 9-11 a.m.

Location: Peirce Hall, Room 277

Nov. 28:

CRASE: 8-10 a.m.

Stop the Bleed: 10 a.m. to noon

CRASE: 1-3 p.m.

Stop the Bleed: 3-5 p.m.

Location: Honors College (Great Hall)

The same information is contained in each of the training sessions, so only register for one of each. To register, contact Purdue Police Lt. Sarah Clark at sclark32@purdue.edu. Indicate the preferred session(s) when registering.

Affiliation with Purdue is not required to register; however, priority will be given to Purdue faculty, staff, students and affiliates.

In addition to the CRASE classes, the PUPD offers additional community outreach events throughout the year, including verbal de-escalation training.