Page 11 CDU Newsletter
Summer 2023
Safety First : CDU Hosts Active Shooter Training with FBI Special Agent on Campus
In an effort to enhance campus safety , the Campus Safety Department hosted a comprehensive active shooter training event , empowering the CDU community with life-saving techniques to effectively respond to potential threats within the University premises .
Angela Minniefield , CDU Senior Vice President of Advancement and Operations and COO kicked off the training with a welcome and reflections about the importance of active shooter training in the context of where society is today .
FBI Special Agent TJ Rosen then led a special presentation , offering a valuable opportunity to educate attendees on active shooter prevention and providing crucial guidance on effective actions to take — and avoid — in the event of an active shooter situation .
During the event , Special Agent Rosen shared three crucial tactics that can potentially save lives during an active shooter attack : avoid ( run ), deny ( hide ), and defend ( fight ).
Understanding and internalizing these principles was emphasized as a proactive measure to prepare and empower individuals to respond effectively in the face of an unthinkable situation .
Additionally , Special Agent Rosen delved into the means of defense , discussing strategies employed at Virginia Tech and other schools that have unfortunately experienced mass casualties .
By addressing these real-life scenarios and examining the lessons learned , attendees
acquired knowledge to fortify their personal safety and contribute to the overall security of their campus community .
The active shooter training event on campus proved to be an invaluable gathering .
Through fostering a culture of awareness , preparedness , and proactive response , the event served as a reminder of the importance of staying vigilant and working together to create a secure campus environment .
Concluding the event , Armando Estrada , Director of Risk Management and Campus Safety at CDU , reiterated the University ’ s commitment to campus safety , emphasizing that this training will be followed by additonal training sessions to foster a safer community at the University .