Local schools undergo active shooter response training

TAMAROA - The Tamaroa Grade School and District 204 School staff recently went through Active Shooter Response Training. Perry County Sheriff Steve Bareis and Sgt. Rustin Juhl with the Du Quoin Police Department, served as the instructors.

The training teaches an option-based approach to responding to a threat of violence. The training uses a curriculum from Tier One Tactical Solutions. The classes teach three options for response: Evade (shelter in place), Evacuate (run to safety), and Engage the subject to distract and delay so authorities can respond. Two scenarios were used that teachers had to decide what to do for their safety.

The training also teaches trauma first aid. Teachers were instructed how to use a tourniquet, pressure dressings, and bandages. The number one reason for deaths that could have been prevented in active shooter situations are injuries where victims lost too much blood.

This training is available to areas schools, businesses, and churches upon request. For further information, contact Sheriff Steve Bareis at 618-357-5212.</group><group id="413253DF-D0