Utah Valley University’s Criminal Justice Department and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will host Department of Homeland Security for an Active Shooter Seminar for UVU campus and community members on April 18 from 1:30-2:30 p.m., in UVU’s Science Building, room 134.

 

The event is free and open to the public. Please register at https://uvushooterseminar.eventbrite.com.

 

Attendees will receive training on active shooter archetypes and how to react in unpredictable situations. Richard Los, current UVU Criminal Justice professor and retired Los Angeles County deputy sheriff, along with two Homeland Security Investigation (HSI) agents, Burnet and Koenman, will provide the active shooter training.

 

“When an active shooter event happens, any individual with the right knowledge-base can be prepared both mentally and physically to deal with the situation and save their life, and the lives of others,” said Agent Burnett. “Knowing how and when to intervene as a concealed weapon carrier is one of the most important aspects of preparing for any active shooter event.”

 

Agents Burnett and Koenman began providing active shooter safety trainings following the 1999 Columbine High School massacre.

 

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About UVU Criminal Justice

As part of Utah Valley University’s College of Health and Public Service, the Department of Criminal Justice prepares future professional in forensic science, law enforcement, national security and all aspects of the criminal justice system.

 

About Utah Valley University

At 37,282 students and growing, Utah Valley University is the largest public university in the state of Utah and one of a few in the nation offering a dual-mission model that combines the rigor and richness of a first-rate teaching university with the openness and vocational programs of a community college. UVU’s unique model, which focuses on student success, engaged learning, rigorous academic programs and faculty-mentored research, is transforming higher education by making it more affordable and accessible to students of all backgrounds.