As of Sept. 3, 2024
Active Threat Training and Emergency Preparedness
Educating the entire campus community on what to do in this type of situation is critical.
Since active shooter situations on campus are frequently over prior to the arrival of law enforcement, educators and students must be prepared both mentally and physically to deal with an active shooter situation prior to law enforcement arrival. Unfortunately, these events highlight the need to reduce the risk of active shooter incidents on campus while improving preparedness and strengthening ongoing efforts intended to prevent future occurrences.
Consistency in training and preparation is imperative to lessen the impact on the potential loss of life.
The entire campus community needs to be educated about preventing and dealing with campus violence and personal safety precautions.
Students are likely to follow the lead of faculty/staff during an active threat situation.
Training:
Training should cover evaluating current response concepts, and university and university police department policies, plans and protocols. Active Threat Training should be no more than 50 minutes. Classes can be found on InsideState News under .
Online training is also available through Human Resources. This training is a Vector module and is approximately 15 minutes in length. This training is mandated annually if not taken face-to-face.
Emergency Management training is 20 minutes and is included in the face-to-face training.
Total class time for Active Threat and Emergency Management is 1 ½ hours.
Emergency Management Preparedness Information
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Frequency:
All new faculty and new staff are mandated to attend face-to-face instruction within the first two months of employment. If unable to attend one of the scheduled trainings, approval will be needed for alternative instruction.
Departments and/or colleges are encouraged to schedule one hour of training time each year at their departmental or college meetings.
All employees (faculty and staff) are required to take active threat training every two years. The refresher course can either be online or face-to-face.
Students are encouraged to take a scheduled face-to-face training or online version of the training provided by Human Resources annually.
Active Threat Training
- In-Person trainings
- On demand active threat training invitation is sent to all employees and students. Please contact Emergency Management with any questions.
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Off-Brookings Campus Employees are encouraged to register to attend in-person sessions in Brookings or view the online training modules. Local jurisdictions have protocols that supplement the University Management Plan. Please contact Emergency Management for details regarding appropriate local emergency management details.
First Aid and CPR/AED Training
The Miller Wellness Center periodically holds CPR, AED and First Aid Training during the year. Interested participants can , in person at the Wellness Center customer service desk, or over the phone at 605-697-9355. The cost to attend is $60 for a student, affiliate or employee and $80 for nonmembers. Registration closes one week prior to class.
The STOP THE BLEED® Interactive Course guides individuals through the three methods of bleeding control using video demonstrations, interactive learning and spontaneous quizzes. This STOP THE BLEED® Interactive Course is free to all students and can be taken multiple times to learn and refresh knowledge of the STOP THE BLEED® Course. Please visit to find a course near you. (Note: This course is not a certification. To receive a certificate you are required to complete an additional hands-on session that covers all the bleeding control skills, direct pressure, wound packing and tourniquet application taught by STOP THE BLEED® instructors.)
National Incident Management System (NIMS)/Incident Command System (ICS) Online Training
Ƶ is committed to promoting integrated emergency management principles and practices through the application of NIMS, ICS and an all-hazards approach. NIMS provides a consistent nationwide approach for government, the private sector and non-governmental organizations to work effectively and efficiently together to prepare for, respond to and recover from domestic incidents regardless of cause, size or complexity.
ICS is a management system designed to enable effective and efficient incident management activities that operate within a common organizational structure. To achieve compliance with the training requirements specified under NIMS, Ƶ has developed this Online Training Self-Learning Guide for persons involved with emergency planning, response and/or recovery efforts on campus. This includes all EMT Members and backups identified to support the university's Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
Prior to completing the IS courses, you must register for a .
The Federal Emergency Management Agency offers for NIMS and ICS free of charge.
Additional Training Opportunities
- Environmental Health and Safety offers training such as Fire extinguisher training.
- University Police Department at Ƶ campus offer many educational resources for preparedness and prevention.
- National Weather Service (NWS) Skywarn Storm Spotter Training: Every Spring, the NWS will host a training for students, faculty and staff to learn how to spot severe weather and report it to the NWS. Be on the lookout for training dates each Spring.
- National Incident Management System (NIMS): FEMA offers free online trainings to learn the National Incident Management System (NIMS). The size, frequency, complexity and scope of incidents vary, but all involve a range of personnel and organizations to coordinate efforts to save lives, stabilize the incident and protect property and the environment. NIMS defines this comprehensive approach. I For more information on NIMS, please go to our
- Department of Homeland Security - If you see something, say something (R):
Active Threat Training Q and A
Preparedness starts with you. This training can save a life, whether on campus or elsewhere.
Educating the entire campus community on what to do in this type of situation is critical.
Since active shooter situations on campus are frequently over prior to the arrival of law enforcement, educators and students must be prepared both mentally and physically to deal with an active shooter situation prior to law enforcement arrival. Unfortunately, these events highlight the need to reduce the risk of active shooter incidents on campus while improving preparedness and strengthening ongoing efforts intended to prevent future occurrences.
Consistency in training and preparation is imperative to lessen the impact on the potential loss of life.
The entire campus community needs to be educated about preventing and dealing with campus violence and personal safety precautions.
Students are likely to follow the lead of faculty/staff during an active threat situation.
Always be aware of your environment and any possible dangers.
If You See Something, Say Something™ to local authorities. That includes suspicious packages, people behaving strangely or someone using strange communications.
Observe warning signs that might include unusual or violent communications, substance abuse, expressed anger or intent to cause harm. These warning signs may increase over time.
Have an exit plan.
Identify exits and areas to hide wherever you go, including work, school and special events.
Lean Lifesaving skills such as “” and first aid to assist the wounded before help arrives.
Take training and encourage those around you to take training as well.
All new faculty and new staff are mandated to attend face-to-face instruction within the first two months of employment. If unable to attend one of the scheduled trainings, approval will be needed for alternative instruction.
Departments and/or colleges are encouraged to schedule one hour of training time each year at their departmental or college meetings.
All employees (faculty and staff) are required to take active threat training every two years. The refresher course can either be online or face-to-face.
Students are encouraged to take a scheduled face-to-face training or online version of the training provided by Human Resources annually.
Emergency Management Quiz Spring/Summer Newsletter!
- What does the acronym "FEMA" stand for?
- Federal Emergency Management Agency.
- What is the purpose of an Emergency Operations Center (EOC)?
- To coordinate and manage response efforts during emergencies.
- What is the "Incident Command System (ICS)" used for in emergency management?
- To manage resources and respond to incidents.