LM May 2016

IASA News in Brief

Active shooter certification training course to be offered at Goreville Comm Unit 1

Goreville CUSD 1 will be hosting an Active Shooter Certification Training on July 18-19. This two day class trains the trainer on active shooter response management. Attendees will range from neighboring law enforcement, local school officials and area businesses. Click here to register.

Dates: Time: Where:

July 18 - July 19, 2016

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Goreville High School, 201 South Ferne Clyffe Rd.

Cost:

$595/ person

ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) is a set of pro-active, options-based strategies, that increase chances of survival during a violent intruder or active shooter event. In this course:

 You will become knowledgeable in statistics and information about active shooter situations and why ALICE training is effective.  ALICE Concepts: We will deliver a detailed overview of ALICE training and the liability of proactive vs. passive response strategies.  Physical Drills: You will experience live scenario drills that compare passive vs. active responses.  Effective Training: You will learn the strategies and be provided with materials to become an effective ALICE Instructor in your own organization.

IN MEMORIAM

Mr. David McClintock, 84, of Nashville, passed away May 11. McClintock, a retired member of IASA, was superintendent of Nashville Community High School District 99 for several years and served for a time as president of the Egyptian Region. He also formerly was president of the Illinois High School Association Board of Directors. Dr. Robert Pomije, 90, of Peru (IL) and a retired member of IASA passed away on March 23. Dr. Pomije formerly was superintendent of La Salle-Peru Township High School District 120, from where he retired in 1994.

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