Active shooter training exercises held in Birmingham

Training exercises were held June 10 to build skills in case of an active shooter situation at educational facilities.According to information from the Alabama Community College System, law enforcement officers from colleges and universities in Alabama and Mississippi took part in the training held at Jefferson State Community College.Students, community partners, emergency responders and volunteers also participated.“What the news reports show us as law enforcement officers is that we are better, together, for any disaster when we are united in how we prepare, train and respond to incidents that threaten our communities. The Alabama Community College System is always ready to foster opportunities to strengthen emergency processes and procedures,” said Mark Bailey, Chief Safety and Security Officer for the Alabama Community College System.“Safety is at the forefront of all our minds. We appreciate every officer, agency and volunteer committed to serve alongside us to keep our children, students, residents and communities safe.”The training included emergency response exercises in medical and tactical procedures in college buildings and school buses.