Lexington Police to Offer Free STOP THE BLEED and C.R.A.S.E. Training Classes

Community Empowerment through Learning Life-Saving Steps

Lexington, known for its progressive and preventive law enforcement programs, is once again making headlines. The Lexington Police Department is set to hold its third batch of free monthly training sessions – ‘STOP THE BLEED’ and ‘C.R.A.S.E.’ (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events), from now until September.

Value of the STOP THE BLEED Course

The ‘STOP THE BLEED’ program is a two-hour initiative, aimed at teaching participants quick action steps in times of crisis. Under guidance, attendees will learn essential skills such as the effective use of tourniquets and wound packing techniques. These could potentially be the difference between life and death in an emergency situation.

Crucial Training for Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events

In addition to ‘STOP THE BLEED’, the ‘C.R.A.S.E.’ course also carries substantial relevance in today’s world. The two-hour course is built around the ‘Avoid, Deny, Defend strategy’ developed by ALERRT. It provides essential strategies, guidance, and a proven plan for surviving an active shooter event situation. Training for such unthinkable circumstances could undoubtedly be a life-saver.

Training Venue and Details

Both classes will be held at the Lexington Police Department located at 111 Maiden Lane in Lexington. These educational training sessions will take place in the Department’s training room, commencing at 6 p.m. and lasting approximately two hours.

Despite being free to attend, there are a limited number of seats available for each class, emphasizing the need for early registration. Only individuals aged 16 years and above are considered eligible to attend these empowering courses.

Contact and Registration

Anyone interested in attending or seeking more information about the courses should reach out to Officer Todd Zeigler at 803-359-6260 or via email at tzeigler@lexsc.gov for enquiries and class registration.

Course Schedules

The ‘STOP THE BLEED’ and ‘C.R.A.S.E.’ programs will be held on the following dates:
‘STOP THE BLEED’: Thursday, August 15 and Tuesday, September 17
‘C.R.A.S.E.’: Thursday, August 15 and Thursday, September 19

Creating a Prepared and Empowered Community

The proactive initiative by the Lexington Police Department in providing these potentially life-saving training classes underscores their commitment to building an empowered community that can efficiently respond to emergencies. These complementary courses represent a significant stride towards ensuring safety and well-being of the Lexington residents.

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