City of Bowling Green, OH
08/22/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/22/2024 12:57
Citizen's Response to Active Shooter Event & Stop the Bleed Training Offered to Community
The Wood County Sheriff's Office along with the Bowling Green Police and Fire Divisions, and Perrysburg Township Police and Fire Divisions invite you to attend a FREE event:
Law enforcement officers and agencies are frequently requested by schools, businesses, and community members for direction and presentations on what they should do if confronted with an active shooter event.
Members of the Wood County Sheriff's Office Special Response (SWAT) team will be presenting Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE), designed and built on the Avoid | Deny | Defend™ strategy. Avoid | Deny | Defend™ has been developed as an easy to remember method for individuals to follow. Attendees will also receive the Stop the Bleed training. During this portion of the training, Medics will demonstrate how to identify life-threatening bleeding, how to control it, and how to apply direct pressure techniques, tourniquets, and hemostatic gauze.
Given the continued active shooter/active attack incidents globally, it's crucial to be ready. Register now to receive FREE training from dedicated Deputies, Officers, and Medics who are committed to ensuring your safety. This training is available to all, encompassing schools, colleges, businesses, hospitals, and places of worship.
**This training is for individuals 18 years and older
Date: 09/18/2024 (Wed.)
Time: 5:00pm EDT
Location: Bowling Green Veterans Memorial Building, 520 Conneaut Ave, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402