Thursday, 14 March 2013 01:46
Forest Park Community College holds intruder drill
St. Louis Community College officials are doing what they can to prepare their staff for emergencies, including the frightening prospect of an armed intruder. College staff, students and emergency responders practiced their reaction to a simulated mass shooting at the Forest Park campus Wednesday.
Campus Police Chief Richard Branahan says the school has been holding the drills for the last four years. "Because of all the things that have happened, and all of the school shootings in the past," Branahan said. "This is just part of continuing training we're doing with the officers throughout the district."
St. Louis Police, Fire Department, paramedics and even the FBI participated in Wednesday's simulation.
Campus Police Chief Richard Branahan says the school has been holding the drills for the last four years. "Because of all the things that have happened, and all of the school shootings in the past," Branahan said. "This is just part of continuing training we're doing with the officers throughout the district."
St. Louis Police, Fire Department, paramedics and even the FBI participated in Wednesday's simulation.
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