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Canton Firefighters Complete Successful Active Shooter Training

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Canton Fire Department
Chief Charles E. Doody
99 Revere St.
Canton, MA 02021

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Canton Firefighters Complete Successful Active Shooter Training

CANTON — Fire Chief Charles Doody reports that the Canton Fire Department participated in a successful active shooter training exercise last week.

On Thursday, April 18, approximately 30 Canton firefighters, paramedics and police officers participated in a training exercise at the Temple B’nai Tikvah on Washington Street.

The first responders worked together during several active shooter scenarios during the training.

“Based on the recent attacks in Sri Lanka, I think Police Chief Berkowitz was ahead of the curve when he suggested several months ago during the planning process that we conduct the drill in a house of worship,” Chief Doody said.

During the training, firefighters and paramedics focused on rescuing wounded victims and providing life-saving care such as applying tourniquets and quick clotting bandages. Police officers trained on making entry to a building during an armed intruder situation. They also trained to locate and eliminate an active shooter.

“Having the opportunity to practice our active shooter response skills while working alongside our town’s police officers was an incredible training opportunity,” Fire Chief Doody said. “Running through these emergency scenarios reinforces the procedures we’ve developed, and prepares us all to respond as swiftly and effectively as possible in the event of such an emergency.”

Volunteers from the Canton Emergency Response Team (CERT) participated and posed as victims during the training.

Another active shooter training session for the Canton police and fire departments is planned for this May.

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PHOTO: Rockland Elementary Students, Families Learn About ALICE Active Shooter Response Program

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Rockland Public Schools
Superintendent Dr. Alan Cron
34 MacKinlay Way,
Rockland, MA 02370

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, June 5, 2018

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Rockland Elementary Students, Families Learn About ALICE Active Shooter Response Program

Parents Attend Info Night, Students Participate in Drills

In perhaps the most telling representation of the requirements of the modern world, kindergartners from Rockland's Jefferson Elementary School read the book, "I'm Not Scared, I'm Prepared," an ALICE training book for children by Julia Cook. From left to right: Cillian O'Connor, Lily Kopycinski, Logan Cummins, and Paige Morse from Denise Creedon's Kindergarten class. (Courtesy Photo Rockland Public Schools)
In perhaps the most telling representation of the requirements of the modern world, kindergartners from Rockland’s Jefferson Elementary School read the book, “I’m Not Scared, I’m Prepared,” an ALICE training book for children by Julia Cook. From left to right: Cillian O’Connor, Lily Kopycinski, Logan Cummins, and Paige Morse from Denise Creedon’s Kindergarten class. (Courtesy Photo Rockland Public Schools/John Guilfoil Public Relations)

ROCKLAND — Principal Michelle Scheufele reports that approximately 50 families attended the first-ever Jefferson Elementary School ALICE information night in late May, as the Rockland Public Schools complete its roll-out of the training protocols for all employees and students district-wide.

ALICE, which stands for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate, is a training that helps prepare individuals to handle the threat of an active shooter. It also teaches individuals to participate in their own survival, while leading others to safety during an act of violence. These skills sets seek to empower teachers, staff and students to make decisions that can save their lives. ALICE is considered the new “Standard of Care” and is endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education.

“ALICE is the gold standard, and its lessons are taught in public and private schools in all 50 states,” Principal Scheufele said. “We wish its existence was unnecessary, but in this age the Rockland Public Schools believe that each member of our school community should have the knowledge and skills that could make a difference if an unspeakable act were to ever occur.”

Rockland High School Vice Principal Kathy Paulding, School Resource Officer Ethan Schnabel and members of the Rockland Police Department trained all Rockland Public Schools employees on ALICE in October 2017.

A district-wide parent information night was held in March, and the Jefferson held its own on May 21, and free babysitting services and pizza were offered to encourage participation. School Psychologist Allison Sgambato and

Adjustment Counselor Taryn Muolo organized and led the presentation, which covered the basics of ALICE.

According to the ALICE Training Institute:

  • ALERT is when you first become aware of a threat. The sooner you understand that you’re in danger, the sooner you can save yourself. A speedy response is critical. Seconds count.
  • If immediate evacuation is not a safe option, LOCKDOWN and barricade entry points into your room in an effort to create a semi-secure starting point.
  • Communicate the violent intruder’s location and direction in real time.
    The purpose of INFORM is to continue to communicate information in as real time as possible, if it is safe to do so.
  • ALICE Training does not believe that actively confronting a violent intruder is the best method for ensuring the safety of those involved. COUNTER is a strategy of last resort. Counter focuses on actions that create noise, movement, distance and distraction with the intent of reducing the shooter’s ability to shoot accurately.
  • When safe to do so, EVACUATE and remove yourself from the danger zone.

During the information night, Officer Schnabel and Principal Scheufele were on-hand to answer questions and to inform parents about an ALICE drill that was held for all students on May 31.

“There is no one-size-fits-all approach to a disaster scenario, and ALICE provides students and staff members with several different options to help prepare them and instills lifelong safety lessons in our students,” said Sgambato.

In preparation for May 31, teachers read the book, “I’m Not Scared, I’m Prepared,” by Julia Cook, a book endorsed by the ALICE Training Institute, and developmentally appropriate for the elementary grades to introduce this difficult topic to all students. Sgambato, Muolo, and Officer Schnabel visited each classroom to discuss the ALICE drill, what to expect and what to do in an actual emergency if a “dangerous someone” entered the school.

Students participated in two types of drills; an evacuation and a lockdown with a barricade.

“Students knew exactly what to do and were confident and knowledgeable about ALICE and how to respond,” Principal Scheufele said.

The ALICE drill was successful, calm and empowering to students thanks in large part to the the deliberate and carefully planned roll-out of the program, the diligent preparation by Jefferson teachers, and the presentation and Q&A sessions in each classroom before the event.

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*MEDIA ADVISORY* North Providence, R.I. To Become First City in the Nation to Protect All Municipal Buildings against Active Shooter Threats

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Shooter Detection Systems
300 Newburyport Turnpike
Rowley, MA 01969

For Immediate Release
Monday April 10, 2017

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

*MEDIA ADVISORY/RSVP REQUESTED*

North Providence, R.I. To Become First City in the Nation to Protect All Municipal Buildings against Active Shooter Threats

Media Invited to April 18 Event at North Providence High School

NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Mayor Charles Lombardi will announce plans to install Active Shooter Detection Systems in every municipal building in the city of North Providence, to protect residents, students, staff, and visitors against the threat of an active shooter.

EVENT:  Active Shooter Detection Demonstration & Media Event

WHAT:

Mayor Lombardi, in collaboration with Rhode Island State, School and City Officials and Shooter Detection Systems, will host a media event showcasing North Providence’s commitment to safety as the first city in the nation to install The Guardian Indoor Active Shooter Detection System in all municipal buildings across the city. The system will protect students, staff and the community against the active shooter threat by providing immediate notification of gunshots, allowing for rapid response by First Responders and building occupants. Join North Providence and Rhode Island State Officials for project announcements and an Active Shooter Detection and Police Response Demonstration at the North Providence High School, the first of many city municipal buildings to utilize this technology.

SPEAKERS:

  • North Providence Mayor Charles Lombardi
  • North Providence Police Department Chief Christopher J. Pelagio
  • Superintendent of Schools Melinda A. Smith
  • Rhode Island State Police Colonel Ann Assumpico
  • Shooter Detection Systems’ CEO Christian Connors

WHEN:    

Tuesday, April 18

11 a.m. to noon.

WHERE:

North Providence High School
1828 Mineral Spring Ave.
North Providence, R.I. 02904

WHAT:

Mayor Charles Lombardi, the North Providence Police Department and City Officials have a strong commitment to the collective safety of their residents, students, staff, and visitors. As a part of this collaborative commitment, Mayor Lombardi has approved funding for the installation of Shooter Detection Systems’ indoor active shooter detection system, a network of reliable gunshot detection sensors that immediately detect gunshots and notify building occupants and law enforcement with shot location and incident details, allowing for a life-saving immediate response to the active shooter threat.

Law Enforcement experts agree that effective response to an active shooter incident depends on sending immediate notification with reliable incident details to first responders and at-risk building occupants. First responders must immediately address the active shooter situation in progress and reduce the incident’s duration to save lives. Building occupants also need this information to safely implement their “Run, Hide, Fight” training and make the best decisions to save their own lives during a terrifying situation.

Mayor Lombardi, in collaboration with Rhode Island State, School and City Officials and Shooter Detection Systems will host an event showcasing North Providence’s commitment to safety and as the first city in the nation to install The Guardian Indoor Active Shooter Detection System in every municipal building across the city to protect students, staff, and the community against the active shooter threat.

With Shooter Detection Systems installed in all schools and city buildings throughout North Providence, immediate and accurate detection and location gunshot alerts will be rapidly received by building occupants and law enforcement in the event of an active shooter.

HOW:       

Members of the Media are kindly asked to RSVP by contacting John Guilfoil Public Relations LLC:

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected] 

 

About Shooter Detection Systems, LLC
Shooter Detection Systems is the world leader in indoor gunshot detection technology. Developed in conjunction with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and a major defense contractor, SDS’ gunshot detection systems utilize the most advanced and proven shooter detection technologies available in the commercial market. SDS is focused on saving lives through the use of proven, military-grade technology designed by the world’s foremost scientists. The company’s technology is currently deployed in airports, schools, healthcare facilities, Fortune 500 corporations, municipal buildings, court systems, major utilities, manufacturing plants, high-rise office buildings, and government and private buildings. For more information, visit our website at www.shooterdetectionsystems.com or call 1-844-SHOT911. Follow Shooter Detection Systems on Twitter @shooterdetect.

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Photo: Burlington Police and Fire Host Active Shooter Drill at Lahey Hospital

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Burlington Police Department
Michael R. Kent
Chief of Police
45 Center Street
Burlington, MA 01803
Burlington Fire Department
Chief Steve Yetman
21 Center St.
Burlington, MA 01803

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 781-791-7627
Email: [email protected]

Photo: Burlington Police and Fire Host Active Shooter Drill at Lahey Hospital

Burlington Police and Fire conduct active shooter training at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center. (Courtesy Photo)
Burlington Police and Fire conduct active shooter training at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center. (Courtesy Photo)

BURLINGTON — Police Chief Michael Kent and Fire Chief Steve Yetman report that the Burlington Police and Fire Departments conducted active shooter training at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in preparation for the future opening of the hospital’s new emergency department, which was announced earlier this year.

A total of 20 police officers, 20 firefighters and 80 Lahey Health employees participated in the drill, which simulated a realistic response and tactics between first responders and hospital staff in the event of a serious act of violence.

In addition, all participants were able to establish patient safety protocols in case of an active shooter in the hospital and at its new facilities, which are currently under construction.

“We are proud to partner with Lahey Health as it expands its facilities in Burlington,” Chief Kent said. “By preparing for the worst, public safety officials can better protect our partners in healthcare, as well as the community members we all serve.”

The police department conducted two training scenarios involving an armed suspect with Lahey employees. Participants implemented patient lockdown and evacuation procedures and practiced coordinated efforts to respond to injured patients.

The Burlington Rescue Task Force (RTF) was also implemented during the drill. The RTF is a revolutionary partnership between the Burlington Police and Fire Departments that allows an efficient joint response to critical and dangerous incidents. The efforts of the task force allow emergency medical personnel to treat patients in an area that has not been declared safe from threats, by combining police officers and paramedics into one unit. Now a developing public safety trend nationwide, Burlington adopted the joint response last spring, early in RTF’s curriculum.

“Real-life active shooter situations require collaboration between multiple agencies, which is why the RTF has proven so effective thus far,” Chief Yetman said. “I commend our firefighters and police officers for working together to prepare for and respond to emergencies.”

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