The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) teamed up with Special Olympics Maryland to teach survival techniques for an active shooter scenario to Special Olympics athletes at a Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions program in Sykesville on July 17. NRP’s training division presented its Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) course as part of a “Unified Leadership opportunity,” for Special Olympics athletes and staff. The Unified Leadership model teaches instructors to value and learn from people with intellectual disabilities. “Special Olympics Maryland has enjoyed an incredible relationship with law enforcement since the inception of the Law Enforcement Torch Run back in 1986,” Special Olympics Maryland President and CEO Jim Schmutz said. “This course exemplifies the commitment from law enforcement to creating a more inclusive world. To recognize and embrace the need for helping our athletes be prepared for an active shooter scenario speaks to looking beyond the field of play to support the holistic development of our athletes.” The training emphasizes the strategy of “avoid, deny, defend” using role-playing through practical scenarios, as officers presented the training and answered situational and follow-up questions from the athletes. Athletes participated in two scenarios, first demonstrating what to do in a “avoid” […]
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