To provide more training opportunities on emergency procedures in response to recent feedback from our campus community, the University Police Department (UPD) invites faculty and staff to attend active shooter trainings on select dates throughout April.
This in-person training will teach employees how to respond if an active shooter is nearby and equip them with the knowledge needed to stay as safe as possible. University Police officers will discuss the definitions of an active threat and active shooter, identifying suspicious behaviors and how to respond in the event of an active shooter. They will also cover de-escalation tactics, including using empathy and speech to redirect situations and understanding tone and body language.
Trainings will be held on the following dates:
Evansdale Campus- Wednesday, April 3, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. (Engineering Sciences Building Room G83)
- Thursday, April 4, from 9:00-9:50 a.m. (Engineering Sciences Building Room G83)
- Thursday, April 4, from 1:00-1:50 p.m. (Mineral Resources Building Room 205)
- Monday, April 8, from 1:00-1:50 p.m. (Applied Human Sciences Building Room 102)
- Monday, April 8, from 9:00-9:50 a.m. (Health Sciences North Room 2157)
- Tuesday, April 9, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. (Health Sciences North Room 2157)
- Thursday, April 11, from 1:00-1:50 p.m. (Health Sciences North Room 1107)
- Tuesday, April 9, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. (Gluck Theater, Mountainlair)
- Thursday, April 18, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. (Gluck Theater, Mountainlair)
- Thursday, April 18, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. (Gluck Theater, Mountainlair)
Space is limited in each training, and registration is required. Reserve your seat at go.wvu.edu/ActiveShooterTrainingApril2024.
Information on additional training opportunities and resources for both employees and students will be provided throughout the summer and fall.
For questions, contact us at police@mail.wvu.edu or 304-293-2677.