HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR032819MultipleagenciestraininintegratedactiveshooterresponseTHE COUNTY OF KAUA'I
DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
mqa MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
C OF
News Release
For Immediate Release: March 28, 2019
KAUA`I POLICE DEPARTMENT
MICHAEL M. CONTRADES, ACTING CHIEF
Tel (808) 241-1600
Fax (808) 241-1604
Multiple agencies train in integrated active shooter response
LIHU'E — Kaua`i first responders are making a collaborative effort to continue education
and training in active shooter response.
Last week, approximately 30 personnel from the Kauai Police Department, Kauai Fire
Department, state Department of Public Safety, and American Medical Response participated in
a two-day Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) course called
Active Attack Integrated Response (AAIR). The course was designed to improve integration
between multiple agencies of first responders, with a special focus on enhancing survivability of
victims during an active attacker event.
"The growing number of mass casualty incidents throughout our country has shaken
communities worldwide, including our own community here on Kaua'i," said Kauai Police
Assistant Chief Roy Asher. "As first responders, we are committed to continuous education and
training so that we're up-to-date on the latest protocols that will better serve our people and
save the lives of our citizens. We thank all participating agencies in last week's training, along
with ALERRT instructors for their time and dedication towards the overall protection of our
people."
The AAIR training was held at King Kaumuali'i Elementary School, on March 21 and 22,
while the school was closed for spring break. It entailed both classroom and field instruction,
including a simulated, high -stress scenario using actors coming onto campus in a threat -like
fashion. "
The course also provided a model framework for law enforcement, fire, and EMS
personnel to integrate responses during an active attack through the Rescue Task Force
concept. This concept focuses on providing care to a victim as soon as possible by having
medical responders, with the guided protection from law enforcement, enter potentially hostile
situations.
The Rescue Task Force concept also aligns with the new National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) provisional standard which details how fire departments and emergency
medical technicians can aid in a mass casualty incident and increase survival rates.
"Part of this new standard is to train our medical technicians in responding to what is
called the `hot and warm zones' where the all -clear from police has not yet been made," said
Deputy Fire Chief Kilipaki Vaughan. "The NFPA guidelines suggest scenarios where our
personnel should continue to render aid to victims in these active zones. We thank our law
enforcement agencies and all involved in this important initiative as we work to train all our first
responders in this life-saving protocol."
Last week's training was conducted by officers from the Kauai Police Department, and
adjunct instructors from the ALERRT program based in Texas.
Above: Personnel from the Kauai Fire Department, the Kauai Police Department, and the
State Department of Public Safety completed a two-day Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid
Response Training (ALERRT) last week, conducted by certified KPD officers and ALERRT
instructors of Texas.