MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif --“August is the month to raise antiterrorism awareness, but our goal is to train multiple times throughout the year.”
That’s the determined outlook given by Felix Purvis, an antiterrorism specialist for the 63rd Regional Support Command.
Purvis’s ongoing efforts to train Soldiers, Department of the Army Civilians and contractors within the command, are fulfilled by welcoming expert trainers to contribute to the defense against terrorism.
As part of the 63rd RSC’s Antiterrorism Awareness Month efforts, Purvis appointed speakers from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department to address the significance of active shooters, Aug. 23, Armed Forces Reserve Center, Mountain View, Calif.
Opening speaker Glenn Solomon-Hill, FBI special agent, identified pre-attack behaviors and indicators involving active shooters. This overview examined exceptional case study projects and historical instances involving active shooters around the world.
“Our goal is to help eliminate myths while revealing that there is no demographic profile for active shooters,” Solomon-Hill said.
He offered visual examples that highlighted countries with casualty victims and proved how active shooters are universally problematic.
Solomon-Hill also serves collateral duty as a member of the National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime Critical Incident Response Group and has completed extensive research in identifying psychological behavioral indicators.
Soldiers and civilians gained further insights on myths and facts about active shooters from Deputy Sheriff Chad Garton, Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department, who lectured on active shooter response training.
“I’m prior military and I know the importance of active shooter training,” Garton said. “I’ve been informed that all law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, are converting to use the same terminology and tactics, especially in cases like these.”
Garton’s presentational images showed examples of barricading an office, moving strategically, and evacuating during a possible active shooter engagement.
“Active shooter events are unpredictable, evolve quickly and usually continue until stopped by law enforcement, suicide, or other intervention,” Garton said.
He also provided recommendations on how to respond and interact with law enforcement once they arrive at the scene.
“We must work collectively to prepare for and respond to active shooter crisis situations,” Garton said.
The importance of the training was summarized by Sgt. Andrea Villota, an Army Reserve Strong Bonds specialist for the 63rd RSC.
“This was a lively class and emphasized the key points and reality of what happens during and after an active shooter attack,” Villota said. “Learning about rally points and instructions on how to not hinder the jobs of (law enforcement) onsite was also important.”
The 63rd RSC will conduct further antiterrorism and force protection training in November, Purvis said, and will continually offer scenario-based presentations involving law enforcement representatives that include the Army Reserve.
| Date Taken: | 08.26.2016 |
| Date Posted: | 08.26.2016 18:09 |
| Story ID: | 208351 |
| Location: | MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, US |
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