DHS Active Shooter Preparedness Workshop - Seattle, WA



 

THIS IS NOT A TACTICAL TRAINING COURSE

 

A Unique Training Opportunity

This workshop is presented in coordination with Pierce College and Center of Excellence for Homeland Security- Emergency Management.

 

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Infrastructure Protection seeks to enhance preparedness through a "whole community" approach. This approach supports our stakeholders' efforts to plan, prepare, and mitigate risk from a potential active shooter incident. The workshops goals include recognition, prevention, and preparedness training for active shooter incidents with an emphasis on emergency action plan development. .

 

Building Emergency Planning Capabilities

The workshop will also describe how to incorporate key elements of successful inciedent management into planning efforts including:

  • Communication and Incident Planning for employees;
  • Emergency Action Plan Development;
  • Recognizing Behavioral Indicators; and
  • Coordinating with First Responders.

Registration

  • Registration for this event is free.
  • Registration closes at midnight, August 29, 2016 (EDT).
  • Limited seating is available; 2 slots per organization. Additional attendees will be approved on a case by case basis.
  • Note: If your plans change, please alert us, so we can accomodate others on the waiting list.

 Who should Participate?

This event is open to:   

  • Corporate and facility security professionals from the private and public sectors;
  • Supervisory first responders
  • Business and Human Resource managers
  • Community Response officials

Agenda

Registrations (Begins at 7:30 A.M.)

 

8:30 A.M. Opening Remarks and Welcome

 

8:45 A.M.  Guest Speakers (TBD)

   

9:30 A.M Module 1

  • Recognition

10:00 A.M. Module 2

  • Prevention

11:00 A.M. Module 3

  • Protection

12:00 P.M. Lunch

 

1:00 P.M. Module 4

  • Mitigation

2:00 P.M. Module 5

  • Response

2:15 P.M. Break

 

3:00 P.M. Module 6

  • Recovery

3:45 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. Closing Remarks 

Notes

  • A Federal, state, local government-issued ID (e.g., state issued drivers license) will be required for entry
  • Complimentary parking.
  • For more information on the Active Shooter Preparedness Workshops, email: ASWorkshop@hq.dhs.gov
  • For more Active Shooter Preparedness information visit: http://www.dhs.gov/active-shooter-preparedness
  • At your request, Mr. Jonathan Richeson, your local Protective Security Advisor (PSA), can provide additional information regarding DHS products and services that may be available to your organization. A fact sheet on the DHS PSA program can be requested by emailing your local PSA at: jonathan.richeson@hq.dhs.gov.  

For more information on the workshop, email: ASworkshop@hq.dhs.gov.

Limited seating is available; If your plans change, please let us know so we can accommodate others on the waiting list.

REGISTRATION CLOSES at midnight (EDT), August 29, 2016.

Expected Number of Attendees

150

Relevant Government Agencies

DOD & Military, Dept of Homeland Security, Dept of the Interior, Dept of Labor, Dept of State, Dept of Transportation, Dept of Treasury, USPS, Other Federal Agencies, Legislative Agencies (GAO, GPO, LOC, etc.), State Government, County Government, City Government, Municipal Government, FEMA, Office of Personnel Management, National Institutes of Health


This event has no exhibitor/sponsor opportunities


When
Thu, Sep 1, 2016, 8:30am - 4:00pm


Cost
Complimentary:    $ 0.00


Where
Pierce College Fort Steilacoom
9401 Farwest Drive SW
Lakewood, WA 98498
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Event Sponsors


Organizer
Department of Homeland Security


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