Polk sheriff's office continues free active shooter training
LAKELAND, Fla. (FOX 13) - The Polk County Sheriff's Office is offering a free active shooter training session to help prepare citizens for a potentially horrific event.
"We invite citizens to attend a free program presented by highly trained PCSO law enforcement professionals. Learn what the best practices are and how you can make a difference," the invitation from the sheriff's office said.
The sheriff's office said the training is designed and appropriate for churches, businesses, or individuals to help prepare citizens for a possible active assailant event. All sessions are free and are open to the public.
The next scheduled classes are:
Tuesday, May 21, 2019, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
PCSO Sheriff's Operations Center, 1891 Jim Keene Blvd, Winter Haven
Thursday, June 13, 2019, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
PCSO Sheriff's Operations Center, 1891 Jim Keene Blvd, Winter Haven
Anyone who would like to attend an upcoming event may RSVP by emailing crimeprevention@polksheriff.org with the class you wish to attend, your name, your phone number, and if you have a group, the number of representatives expected to attend.