Gadsden State Community College is excited to announce a complimentary training session designed for Behavioral Intervention Threat Assessment Teams, law enforcement officials, and school staff on Thursday, Jan.9, 2025, at 1 PM in the Science Building Auditorium. This four-hour course will provide participants with essential insights and strategies to improve safety in schools and communities.
“We are proud to host this important training at Gadsden State Community College. The safety of our students, staff, faculty, and communities is our top priority”, says Jay Freeman, chief of the Gadsden State Police and Safety Department. “By bringing together law enforcement, school personnel, and Behavioral Intervention Teams, we collaborate and equip boots on the ground with the knowledge and tools needed to prevent potential threats. This training is essential in ensuring that we proactively safeguard our campuses and communities.”
The training will cover a variety of critical topics, including:
- Types of Violence
- Importance of Reporting
- Pathways to Violence
- Enhancers and Mitigators
- Triggers and Stressors
- Information Gathering and Privacy Laws
- Management Options
- Building a Team of Teams
Special recognition is given to Etowah County District Judge Joe Nabors for facilitating this event, along with distinguished presenters Lt. Craig Parker from the Tuscaloosa Police Department, Special Agent Torrey Clark from the FBI – Birmingham Division, and Tesney Davis from Tuscaloosa City Schools.
This event presents a valuable opportunity for school and community leaders, law enforcement officers, and Behavioral Intervention Teams to deepen their understanding of effective threat assessment and intervention strategies.
Location:
Gadsden State Community College
Science Building Auditorium
400 East Cardinal Drive
Gadsden, AL 35903
