Annual training exercise for active shooter, June 13 to 17 at Kresge College

A training exercise sponsored by the UC Santa Cruz Police Department will be held from June 13 to 17 at Kresge College. This training is expected to begin at about 8 a.m. each day, last throughout the day, and end at 5 p.m.

The training is designed to prepare our police department, local allied law enforcement agencies, and local fire agencies on how to respond to an active shooter incident using the latest tactics and equipment available.

As such, some areas around Kresge College and adjacent parking lots will be cordoned off by yellow tape and signs, and will be off-limits to anyone not participating in the training exercises. In addition, those near the area may hear sounds of screaming, simulated gun fire, and other noises as part of the training.

This annual training is a continuation of ongoing efforts to prepare the campus for workplace violence and active shooter incidents.

These training sessions are not open to the public. I apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause, but it is imperative that these activities take place.

Additionally, as with every year, the UC Santa Cruz Police Department will be preparing a series of three-hour training sessions on community response to active shooter incidents for the UC Santa Cruz community. If you are interested in receiving this training, please email police@ucsc.edu.

If there are any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call the UC Santa Cruz Police Department at 831-459-2231, ext 1.