Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) Trainings
Upcoming Dates
Course Description
Disclaimer: Please note, this course is hosted by the City of Madison Police Department. This course page serves as an additional channel for folks within the City to learn about and register for this offering that's separate from the typical Human Resources - Organizational Development courses. View below to see which dates listed go with which session.
Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) Trainings
YOU hold the power to make a difference in your safety and the safety of others in the first few minutes of an active shooter incident. Using the principles of Avoid, Deny, Defend can significantly increase your chance of survival.
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.
This training is available in two formats (individuals vs. Bring Training To Your Group). 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.
- April 15, 2026: 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Stop The Bleed
Bleeding injuries can happen anywhere, not just in an active shooter event. This 2-hour class will prepare you to recognize life-threatening bleeding and act quickly to control it. This course is offered online through StopTheBleed.org, and is available in a hands-on format at the Madison Police Department Training Center on the following dates list below. You can sign-up for this training through EventBrite.
- April 15, 2026: 10:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
CRASE Part 2
In this follow-up to the CRASE classroom training above, students will dive deeper into the topics of disarming a shooter and providing basic first aid to traumatic wounds. Students will practice self-defense techniques with trained instructors and discuss team tactics for defense. Additionally, instructors will address basic gunshot trauma care and provide students with the opportunity to practice applying tourniquets and packing wounds. This training is conducted in a low-stress manner; while the training involves some very light physical activity, students should not feel intimidated about attending.
Anyone who attended the Part 1 classroom presentation can attend this training. To reserve your spot, please e-mail crase@cityofmadison.com.
- Next Class: April 22, 2026 – 6:00 pm-8:30 pm
Register for sessions using the buttons at the top of this page.
Presented by: Madison Police Department