Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) Trainings
Police respond as fast as they can to an active shooter incident. But what do the numbers say?
- Median police response time to an active shooter: 3 minutes
- Percentage of active shooter calls that are over before police even arrive: 57%
- Percentage of active shooter incidents that occur at a place of business: 46%
- Active shooter incidents in the US have been steadily increasing since 2020, with a sharp increase from 2016 inward
YOU hold the power to make a difference in your safety and the safety of others in those crucial first 3 minutes. Learning the principles of what to do in an active shooter incident can significantly increase your chance of survival. These principles are:
Avoid
Deny
Defend
Also referred to as “Run, Hide, Fight”.
Officers present strategies developed by Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) and active shooter case studies that highlight strategies used by survivors and the ultimate outcomes of their choices. These will also help participants understand Avoid, Deny, Defend in deeper detail.
This training is available in two formats (see below for descriptions). A minimum of 2 hours is needed to carry out this training, but more time may be necessary depending on group size.
Both training formats are FREE.
Sign-Up for a Training
Individual
If your group size is less than 15, we request that participants attend training provided at the Madison Police Department Training Center. MPD personnel provide this training as a collateral assignment; as a result, the number of trainings we are able to provide is limited. You can register for this training using the link(s) below:
Bring Training to Your Group
If your group size is more than 15, we can lead the presentation at your organization or business. In addition to the minimum attendance requirement, your facility must have the necessary audio-visual equipment to display a slide deck presentation. Register for your group here: Large Group
If you have questions about attending or hosting a CRASE training, please contact a member of the team via email: crase@cityofmadison.com
You can sign-up to receive local emergency notifications by text, email, or both. Signing up will enable county and local officials to alert you about potentially life-threatening and public safety emergencies in your community. Anyone who signs-up may be contacted through this system on behalf of local authorities with information about emergencies like:
- armed person/active shooter
- hazardous material incidents
- gas leaks
- missing persons
This is a free service for residents and visitors in Dane County.
