Village Of New Lenox: Surviving An Active Shooter Event Free Training

NEW LENOX, IL — A course entitled “Surviving an Active Shooter Event” is being offered by the Village of New Lenox, through its Safe Community Coalition. This free, two-hour interactive course, was designed by the National Safety Council and will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. May 23 in the Community Room at the New Lenox Village Hall.

Registration is being handled through Eventbrite via this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/surviving-an-active-shooter-event-tickets-317159842627.

Active shooter incidents are deadly and intended to inflict the most harm in the least amount of time. Knowing the right course of action can be the difference between life and death. This course will provide participants with information on how to respond to an active shooter situation, regardless of where it might occur.

Everyone in attendance will receive a participant guide that compliments the instructor’s lecture. This course is recommended for anyone high school age and up.

For additional information or questions, contact Daniel Martin, Safe Community Coordinator, Village of New Lenox, (815) 462-6493 or dmartin@newlenox.net.

This press release was produced by the Village of New Lenox. The views expressed here are the author’s own.