Chattanooga State Community College will conduct an active shooter training simulation on Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the main college campus on Amnicola Highway.
During the six-hour training exercise, Chattanooga State’s staff and students will work remotely off campus while more than 100 first responders participate in the drill simulating an active shooter on the campus.
The college’s campus police are planning the drill in collaboration with the Chattanooga Police Department, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and Hamilton County Emergency Operations Center.
“Active shooter training plays a vital role in preparing our community to respond to emergency situations,” Chattanooga State Police Chief Dan Renegar said in an announcement of the training exercise. “By familiarizing ourselves with these protocols, we empower ourselves to take quick and decisive actions, potentially saving lives.”
— Compiled by Dave Flessner