Deaf active shooter response training offered (ASL – 8.16.19)

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We are just two weeks into the month of August and sadly we have had to report on three deadly active shooter stories in Gilroy, California, El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio.

Would you know what to do if there were an active shooter incident in your city?

Here in Georgia law enforcement officials and Deaf advocates are making sure Deaf and hard of hearing residents, Deaf caregivers Deaf educators and sign language interpreters are prepared.

On Saturday, August 24 the nonprofit group All Hands On, in collaboration with the Cobb County Police Department, is offering an all-day workshop that will teach participants how to recognize the signs of an active shooting, how to defend against an active shooter and steps to follow when law enforcement arrives.

Registration is free and lunch is provided.

The only requirements are that attendants be older than 18 years old. Children younger than 18 must attend with a parent or legal guardian.

And you must know ASL. This is an ASL-only event so no voice interpretation will be provided.

To register head to AllHandsOnActiveShooterIncidentResponse08242019.eventbrite.com.

If you have questions, email [email protected].

The Closed Caption version of this video can be found here:
https://sign1news.com/2019/08/16/sign1news-8-16-19/

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