Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events

media release: The Madison Police Department is offering a training designed to save lives in an active shooter situation.

The next session of the Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) will be held on May 30.

Officers will present active shooter cases and highlight the strategies victims used and the ultimate outcome of their choices. Trainers will also use realistic equipment to give people a hands-on experience and model a potential situation that could happen.

On average, it takes police three minutes to respond to an active shooter event. About two-thirds of these incidents are over by the time police arrive to the scene.

"This training focuses on the steps people can take during these tragedies to improve their chances of survival," said MPD Lt. Lori Chalecki.

"Stress can cause people to freeze during a crisis. We want to provide people with a plan of action."

The course principles can be applied at businesses, schools, places of worship, clinics or anywhere people gather.

The training is free and available to all Dane County residents. Registration is required and can be found at this link.