Uvalde Police Department shares new active shooter protocol
The changes to the department come more than two years since a gunman shot and killed 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary.
UVALDE, Texas — The Uvalde Police Department is sharing its new active shooter protocol this week.
The changes to the department come more than two years since a gunman shot and killed 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary.
UPD posted to its Facebook page they developed a comprehensive new policy for the department to respond to an active shooter situation. The department coordinated with the Texas Police Chiefs Association and the ALERRT Program at Texas State University.
The plan includes multiple phases, including e-learning course, site visits and mult-agency training exercises. The police chief says many of the changes are already underway and will be documented when all changes are complete.
The Facebook post Monday night reads in part, " We aim to complete all phases and document them in our best practices files and personnel files. Our commitment is to align our professional culture and practices with our policies, ensuring the safety and security of our community."
Take a look at the full post and documents below:
🚨 Uvalde Police Department: New Active Shooter Protocol and Training Initiative 🚨 As part of the Guardian Initiative,...
Posted by Uvalde Police Department on Monday, June 17, 2024
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