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Crisis Preparedness for Schools

Recent news stories by CNN and MSNBC state that Al Qaida has began probing schools, especially school buses in the United States. This poses special concerns for parents, educators and school adminstrators.

Did you know that over 74 Million Americans are in schools on any given day? So why American schools are still lacking in procedures and training in dealing with acts of terrorism against their students.

After September 11, 2001 and the War on Terror began the Central Intelligence Agency recovered Al-Qaida training videotapes that showed terrorists planning and training to attack "Soft Targets". These "Soft Targets" included schools, day care centers, offices and residences. Don't be caught unprepared. Crisis Preparedness in Schools goes beyond the worries since September 11. It also addresses issues of threat assessment, crime prevention through environmental design, security procedures, bus safety and security, transportation concerns, field trip issues, active shooter situation, disruptive parents and sex offender concerns.

This program is designed for schools resource officer’s and security personnel to train their crisis teams and emergency response personnel in preparing for a catastrophic act of terrorism.

To inquire about training opportunities please e-mail or call at (630) 973-0235.

Crisis Preparedness in Schools
Date: .................March 18, 2008
Cost: .................$125.00 by to March 1, 2008
Cost:..................$150.00 after 3/1/07
Location:...........7000 W. Touhy Avenue

This is a full day class. Start time is 8:30 am until 4:00 pm
To download a flyer and registration form.

First Responder to a Major Case

Homicide rates are at an all time high, specifically in suburban and rural communities across the nation. Patrol Officer's in smaller metropolitan communities are encountering, armed robberies with injuries, kidnappings, child abductions and homicides.

Investigators arriving on the scene frequently encounter crime scenes that are either not completely sealed off or contaminated, witnesses released, incomplete information gathered. As a result suspects may remain at large, reducing arrest or possible convictions and may never be identified by investigators.

This course is taught by a Homicide Investigator who worked with a regional Major Case Homicide Unit and successfully obtained numerous confessions from murder suspects. This is a must for every law enforcement officer who responds to the call when it "hits the fan."

Patrol Tactics - During a SWAT Callout

Patrol Officers responding to a SWAT callout must be keenly aware of various factors before the responding SWAT team arrives. A typical SWAT response takes approximately one hour from time of callout until the first team members arrive. Within that one hour how Patrol Officers handle the situation can result in injuries to civilians, officers and the suspect. The loss of critical information that may lead to a peaceful outcome for all involved.

In this 6 hour program Patrol Officers will learn to cover all the necessary factors that need to be addressed from the first arriving unit up to the patrol supervisor who makes the decision to call out SWAT. All Patrol Officers should recieve this training.