Police and fire departments to offer ‘Prepared at Purdue’ training

The Purdue University Police and Fire departments are offering free, in-person “Prepared at Purdue” training Feb. 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The training consists of sessions for verbally de-escalating tense situations, responding to potential active threat and shooter events, and rendering aid to control the bleeding of injured persons.  

“Verbal De-escalation” teaches skills to remain calm and react more effectively when confronted with anger, to try to reduce the chance of escalation to physical aggression. It includes exercises involving body language/posturing and empathetic verbal language. Verbal de-escalation skills can be helpful both personally and professionally. 

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 in advance what your response will be. CRASE was designed by Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) in 2004. 

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

The training schedule is as follows: 

• Verbal De-escalation: 9:30-11:30 a.m.
• Lunch break: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch not provided)
• CRASE: 1-3 p.m.
• Stop the Bleed: 3-4:30 p.m. 

The training will be held at Winifred Parker Residence Hall, Conference Room 159.

The training may be attended in whole, or attendees may register for just one or two of the training sessions. To register, contact Lt. Sarah Clark at sclark32@purdue.edu and indicate which session(s) you wish to attend. 

Purdue affiliation is not required to register, but priority will be given to Purdue faculty, staff, students and alumni.