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Enhancing School Safety Using a Threat Assessment Model
Course Description:
An Operational Guide for Preventing Targeted School Violence The U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) has conducted research on the thinking and behaviors of those who commit acts of targeted school violence in an effort to prevent future tragedies. Key findings from this research indicate that establishing multidisciplinary threat assessment teams and encouraging school communities to report concerning behaviors are critical steps in the prevention of targeted violence. This presentation will highlight past incidents as well as relevant findings and recommendations from NTAC’s latest research on targeted school violence and interrupted school plots in the United States. It will also focus on how communities can use a multidisciplinary approach to identify, assess, and intervene with students exhibiting concerning or threatening behaviors as early as possible. This is NOT active shooter response training.
Event Location/Address:
Joint Forces Headquarters Basement-SEOC 6100 NW 78th Ave.
City and County:
Johnston  -  POLK     (District 1)
Additional Information:
1) This training is presented by the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center. **Individual registration is required for all participants. 2) Those attending in person, arrive at least 15 minutes early for security check-in. Photo identification is required. 3) There will also be a virtual option, the link will be sent to all registrants 2 days prior to the event.
Course Dates:
5/1/2024   through   5/1/2024    -   (9:00 AM  to  11:30 AM)
Course Contact:
HSEMD Training Staff    -    visit our contact information page
AWR 232 Mass Fatalities Planning for Rural Communities
Course Description:
This 8-hour awareness-level, instructor-led course is designed to prepare rural first responders and officials with the basic knowledge, skills and abilities to manage a mass fatality incident impacting their jurisdiction. Issues addressed include establishing roles and responsibilities, assets management, remains processing and identification, diversity issues and development of a mass fatality plan that affect the construct of a mass fatality response.
Event Location/Address:
Marshall Co Sheriff's Office 2369 Jessup Avenue Floor 3
City and County:
Marshalltown  -  MARSHALL     (District 1)
Additional Information:
1) The building is divided into two portions, the jail and the administrative side. 2) Please enter from the parking lot into the southeastern door marked Admin/Civil. 2a) The elevator will be just inside of the doors, take it to 3rd floor. The training room will be around to the right off of the elevator and down the hallway. 3) All travel and meals are on your own, adequate time will be provided 4) Facility questions: Kim Elder, 641-754-6385, kelder@marshallcountyia.gov 5) Follow the link below to register
Course Dates:
5/4/2024   through   5/4/2024    -   (8:00 AM  to  5:00 PM)
Registration Information:
https://ruraltraining.org/course/AWR-232/?scheduled=true&id=11243
Course Contact:
Jana  Wegner      jwegner@nwacc.edu      (479) 936-5167
G 202 Debris Management Planning for State, Tribal, & Local Officials
Course Description:
This 3-day course is designed to enable participants to successfully plan for, respond to and manage debris operations resulting from a debris generating event. Interactive lectures, individual activities and small group activities will provide opportunities for participants to share ideas and ask questions.
Event Location/Address:
Dallas County Human Services Campus 25747 N Avenue
City and County:
Adel  -  DALLAS     (District 1)
Additional Information:
1) Park in the NORTH parking lot and use the main entrance. 2) Travel and lunch is on your own - ample time will be allotted and there are a few options close by. 3) There is a microwave and refrigerator available, to include a cash-only snack and soda machine and a water bottle refill station on site. 4) This multi-day course is supported with Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) funding. You may request lodging reimbursement if you traveled an excess of 50 miles one-way and are an Iowa resident. Requests are based upon available funding. ? Before making lodging reservations and Prior to start of class, email your lodging reimbursement request to HSEMDTraining@iowa.gov limited to funding availability. ? All other travel will be on your own if the above doesn't apply or requested.
Course Dates:
6/4/2024   through   6/6/2024    -   (8:00 AM  to  4:30 PM)
Course Contact:
HSEMD Training Staff    -    visit our contact information page
EMPD-Emergency Mgmt Program Development Session #3
Course Description:
The Emergency Management Program Development course provides a comprehensive overview of the statutory requirements and professional duties of today’s emergency manager. Developed and delivered by practitioners in four separate 6 hour sessions, the course is an opportunity for peer to peer learning through lecture as well as task-oriented coaching. Technical and soft skill development in the areas of administration, planning, resource management, training, and exercises are included. Topics covered: Local Governance, Hazard Analysis, Planning and Professional Development
Event Location/Address:
Polk County Emergency Management 1907 Carpenter Avenue
City and County:
Des Moines  -  POLK     (District 1)
Additional Information:
1) This facility takes a whole block, with Polk County Public Health on the front (south side of bldg)—directly to the north of the Polk County Human Services (DHS) Building. 2) Park in the two east most rows or the southern most row. 3) Lunch will be at the Polk Co EOC. Please either bring your lunch or be prepared to do individual Jimmy Johns online orders using credit card payments. 4) Please download the session materials from the IEMA website prior to the class. https://www.iowaema.us/empd-documents
Course Dates:
8/1/2024   through   8/1/2024    -   (9:00 AM  to  3:30 PM)
Course Contact:
HSEMD Training Staff    -    visit our contact information page
ICS 400 Advanced
Course Description:
This 2-day course provides training on and resources for personnel who has a responsibility to function in a command post managing and expanding incident. Topics include use of an Incident Complex and Area Command, and the interactions between Multi-Agency Coordination (MAC) entities.
Event Location/Address:
Dallas County Human Services Campus 25747 N Avenue
City and County:
Adel  -  DALLAS     (District 1)
Additional Information:
1) Dallas County Emergency Management Agency is sponsoring this offering. Priority seating for this class will be given to organizations directly serving Dallas County. Those not directly associated with Dallas County will be placed on a waitlist and will be notified of seat availability 14 days prior to the start of class. 2) Park in the NORTH parking lot and use the main entrance. 3) ALL travel and lunch are on your own - ample time will be allotted and there are a few options c
Course Dates:
8/6/2024   through   8/7/2024    -   (8:00 AM  to  4:30 PM)
Course Contact:
HSEMD Training Staff    -    visit our contact information page
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