(MERRICK, N.Y.) – Nassau County Legislator Seth I. Koslow (D – Merrick) partnered with the Nassau County Police Department to present an active shooter training workshop at the Merrick Library on Monday, Sept. 23.
This form of situational awareness training highlights the importance of preparedness in our daily lives by providing an overview of responses to fire, medical and suspicious item calls to police. Techniques drawn from these examples can be applied toward responding to a critical emergency, such as an active shooter incident, in real time. As part of the workshop, participants furthermore received information about law enforcement responses to violent incidents and resources that are available to address trauma associated with experiencing a crisis.
“While Nassau County residents continue to benefit from a high standard of public safety in our daily lives, it is vital to remain vigilant and prepared to respond to emergencies during these uncertain times,” Legislator Koslow said. “I appreciate our partners at the Nassau County Police Department for joining forces with us to present this important workshop for our community, and I thank everyone who joined us for this important evening at the Merrick Library.”
PHOTO CREDIT – Office of Legislator Seth I. Koslow