UNC Chapel Hill Considers Mandatory Active Shooter Training Following Fatal On-Campus Incident

Chapel Hill, North Carolina – In the wake of a tragic on-campus shooting that led to a campus-wide lockdown and the eventual apprehension of the suspect, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is considering making active shooter training mandatory for all faculty, staff, and students. The incident has prompted the university to conduct a thorough review of its response protocols, with the aim of enhancing safety measures to prevent future tragedies like the …

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Explosives Training at Camp James A. Garfield to Bring Increased Blast Noises to Local Area

Residents and business owners in Ravenna, Ohio, may experience an increase in blast noises on May 15 and May 16, as the Ohio National Guard will be conducting explosives training near the Camp James A. Garfield Joint Military Training Center. This comes as part of ongoing training exercises conducted by the Guard to ensure readiness and preparedness. The explosives training will involve simulated scenarios to help troops hone their skills in dealing with various situations. …

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Nuclear Detonation Response Workshop Gathers Agencies in Carson for Training

CARSON, Calif. – Responding to the potential threat of a nuclear detonation, approximately 250 federal, state, and local agencies convened in Carson for a two-day workshop focused on enhancing their preparedness and response strategies. The workshop featured panel discussions, training videos, and demonstrations aimed at ensuring that agencies have the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively handle such a catastrophic event. The gathering, not prompted by any imminent danger, aimed to enhance situational awareness and …

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Training Exercise in San Diego Harbor Simulates Boat Explosion chaos

San Diego, California – A multi-agency training exercise conducted by San Diego Lifeguards simulated a boat explosion along the harbor on Wednesday. The drill aimed to prepare rescue teams from 18 state, federal, and local agencies for various worst-case scenarios. The importance of coordinated responses in handling large maritime incidents was emphasized by San Diego Fire-Rescue’s Lifeguard Division Chief James Gartland, highlighting the need for agencies to work together. During the exercise, rescuers faced simulated …

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Investigator Without Active Shooter Training Clears Uvalde Police in Shooting Tragedy

Uvalde, Texas – An investigation into the 2022 mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas has raised concerns over the lead investigator’s lack of active shooter training, according to reports from a local news station. Jesse Prado, the investigator hired to examine the police response to the tragic event, had no active shooter training during his 20-year tenure with the Austin Police Department. Records obtained from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement revealed that Prado, who eventually …

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Coach Mehmаn Khalilov Found Guilty in Death of 7-Year-Old during Sambo Training in Azerbaijan

Sumgayit, Azerbaijan – The trial of coach Mehmаn Khalilov in the death of 7-year-old Farid Bakarov during a sambo training session has concluded with a verdict of guilty. The judge sentenced Khalilov to 19 years in prison for the crime. The incident occurred on April 29, 2023, when Farid Bakarov was severely injured during training and later died in the hospital. Video footage from surveillance cameras showed Khalilov striking the young student several times during …

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Explosion Injures Sixteen Orange County SWAT Deputies during Training Exercise in Irvine

Irvine, California – Sixteen Orange County sheriff’s SWAT deputies sustained injuries during a training exercise on March 13 at an FBI facility in Irvine. The incident involved an unexpected explosion while the deputies were participating in an annual joint training with the sheriff’s bomb squad at the FBI Special Agent Jerry Crowe Regional Tactical Training Facility. The last injured deputy, who underwent surgery for a leg injury, was discharged from the hospital over the weekend …

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Explosion During SWAT Team Training Sends 16 to Hospital, One Requires Surgery

Irvine, California – A training exercise turned disastrous for a SWAT team as an explosion occurred, resulting in 16 team members being hospitalized, with one requiring surgery for a leg injury. The incident took place during a routine joint training session with the Sheriff’s Hazardous Devices Section just before 1 p.m., according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. Sgt. Frank Gonzalez mentioned that the blast happened while the SWAT team was training with the sheriff’s …

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SWAT Team Members Injured in Training Exercise Explosion: Latest Updates

Irvine, California – Sixteen members of the Orange County Sheriff’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team were injured in an indoor explosion during a training exercise on Wednesday. The incident occurred at the FBI Special Agent Jerry Crowe Regional Tactical Training Facility in Irvine, California. According to a statement released by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) on Wednesday, the SWAT team members were training with the Hazardous Devices Section (HDS) when the explosion occurred. …

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Explosion Injures 16 SWAT Officers During Training Exercise in California Sheriff’s Facility

Irvine, California – An explosion at the FBI Special Agent Jerry Crowe Regional Tactical Training Facility in Irvine sent 16 SWAT officers to hospitals during a joint exercise with the bomb squad, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department reported. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, March 13, resulted in ambulance transportation for 15 officers, while one officer drove himself to the hospital. Among the injured officers, one underwent surgery for leg injuries, two sustained superficial leg …

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