To provide more training opportunities on emergency procedures in response to recent feedback from our campus community, the University Police Department invites faculty and staff to attend an active shooter training offered across campus on select dates throughout April beginning today (April 3).
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 also 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
Today (April 3), from 6-7 p.m., Engineering Sciences Building, Room G83
Thursday (April 4), from 9-9:50 a.m., Engineering Sciences Building, Room G83
Thursday (April 4), from 1-1:50 p.m., Mineral Resources Building, Room 205
Monday (April 8), from 1-1:50 p.m., Applied Human Sciences Building, Room 102
Health Sciences Campus
Monday (April 8), from 9-9:50 a.m., Health Sciences North, Room 2157
Tuesday (April 9), from 6-7 p.m., Health Sciences North, Room 2157
April 11, from 1-1:50 p.m., Health Sciences North, Room 1107
Downtown Campus
Tuesday (April 9), from 1-2 p.m., Mountainlair, Gluck Theater
April 18, from 9-10 a.m., Mountainlair, Gluck Theater
April 18, from 6-7 p.m., Mountainlair, Gluck Theater
Space is limited in each training and registration is required. Reserve your seat.
Information on additional training opportunities, and resources for both employees and students will be provided throughout the summer and fall.
To learn more about UPD, visit our website at police.wvu.edu. For questions, contact police@mail.wvu.edu or 304-293-2677.