"In case of an active shooter" - St. E's Informational/Training Session with Lt. Robert Marland, Sunday, March 10, 2019

Lt. Robert Marland, City of Richmond Police Department was the speaker after Mass at St. Elizabeth on Sunday, March 10, 2019.  We were shown a couple of "real life" scenarios, interviews with survivors of "active shooter" situations, ex. Virginia Tech.

Lt. Robert Marland

We learned that there are 3 stages of a disaster:  Denial, Deliberation, Decision.  We are instructed to calm ourselves, breathe and shift our emotions for in a moment, any situation can turn around and we are expected to Run/flight or Fight! 

Some situations require you to leave an area, as soon as possible. Know your exits, call 911.  If and when it's necessary for a Police presence, we are instructed to Follow Commands, Show your Palms and remain stationary. Do not move.  We should know where our First Aid Kits are located/kept.  It is suggested that we, on occasion, practice fire drills.

~ Photos by EJCooley