Sheriff Joe Baron is pleased to announce the Norfolk Sheriff's Office will begin offering Active Threat Training for civilians.
The training, which is free and open to the public, will be held quarterly at the Norfolk Sheriff’s Office Administration Building.
Both individuals and organizations are welcome to sign up for the training, however each session will be limited to 30 people to ensure there is enough space and resources for each person.
The Active Threat Training is based off the Department of Homeland Security Active Shooter Training and the Run. Hide. Fight. curriculum.
Active shooter situations are often over within minutes and it’s imperative individuals have the training and the knowledge on how to protect themselves and be prepared, both mentally and physically.
During the training, individuals will be encouraged to have a plan in place in the event they find themselves in an active shooter situation, how to respond to the active threat, and how to interact with law enforcement on scene.
For more information about the training and the Run. Hide. Fight. curriculum please visit these links:
https://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/active_shooter_booklet.pdf
https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/safety-resources/active-shooter-safety-resources
Our next Active Threat Training will be held on January 29, 2025 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the Norfolk Sheriff's Office Administration Building located at 140 East Street Norfolk, VA 23510. There are 30 slots open for the class and they will be filled on a first come, first served basis.
Location of our Administration Building
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* From St. Paul's Blvd, turn onto Union St. (the street that runs in front of Norfolk City Hall). * Bear to the left, then turn right onto E. Main St. at the intersection * Turn left on East St. The NSO Admin building is a block further on the right. |
* From in front of Harbor Park on Park Ave., turn onto E. Main St. * Drive under the I-264 overpass, then turn right on East St. The NSO Admin building is a block further on the right. |