Staff Empowered to Respond Together (SERT)

Description

The world has changed, and in the school system over the last century, educators and school staff have taken on the role of protectors.  From the Cold War era, fire safety, bus safety, tornado safety, and current times with active aggressors, our educators are the protectors. 

This class will engage educators will valuable information on situational awareness, indicators to watch for, how to empower them to act, how to interact with law enforcement and other agencies, and some interaction in the classroom.  Instructors will take the group through some of the areas in your school building and show best use during an active incident to stay safe in the worst-case scenario. 

During the course of the presentation the provides opportunity for school administration to clarify actions and expectations of staff.  It can provide a great chance for staff to ask questions and engage both E.A.S.T. Group Instructors and their administration to topics of concern. 

Topics Covered

OBJECTIVES:

<How has the school shaped safety

<!Define active shooter/active killer

<What does the attacker look like, can we look for it?

Factors causing the violence

History and overview of notable incidents

Three minutes – From when it begins the timer starts

Science of humans in high stress events

Owning your space.  What do I have, what can I do?

What are your commands and actions during an incident inside or nearby?

What methods of communication do you have?

What to do when law enforcement arrives

Why did officers walk on by?

<Where is safest in my classroom and what is best in the worst-case scenario?

Expectations and Outcomes

Portions of this course are designed to comply with the Ohio ASSET Alternate Curricula program and count toward required yearly hours.  

Types

Active Shooter Response Training, Specialty Other, Stop the Bleed

Requirements

Class only available to public and private school staff at this time.  

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