In the wake of two mass shootings that left 31 people dead in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ officials announced Monday a training course to educate community members on what to do during a violent encounter.
The ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, a joint operation of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ police and fire, announced the Aug. 22 lecture-style presentation on its Facebook page. It says the course will address simple ways to protect oneself and others during a violent incident. The course will also discuss warning signs and actions to consider during an incident, in addition to preparedness strategies, according to the event’s Facebook page.
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Offered by the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Police Department, it will also discuss the likelihood of being involved in this type of event, a review of past tragedies and lessons learned from those events. The minimum age to attend is 16 years old.
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The event is free but space is limited. To register, visit
Walk-in participants will not be allowed and attendees must bring a printed ticket to the venue.
Contact reporter Caitlin Schmidt at cschmidt@tucson.com or 573-4191. Twitter: @caitlincschmidt
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