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Bossier Sheriff's Dept. Offer "Surviving Terror" Training

Courtesy: Bossier Sheriffs Office

SURVIVING THE TERROR   So what would you do if you were in the middle of a concert, shopping mall or attending church… and suddenly someone starts shooting?  What would you do?  This is just one of many potential scenarios  to be presented at a special event by the Bossier Sheriff’s Dept.  Major Bruce Teutsch with the Bossier Sheriff’s academy explains more.  "The presentation is called 'Surviving the Terror'; it's going to be Dec. 4th at Cypress Baptist Church in Benton from 6 to 8pm."  Teutsch added "The purpose of the class is to let people know how they can be aware of their surroundings,  take care of themselves in a situation where there's a lot of people, a public gathering, sporting event, concert,  someting like that.  If something were to happen, whether it be man-made or natural disaster, what they can do take care of themselves and get out of harm's way as quickly as possible. " This event was put together in response to public inquiry in light of recent tragic events such as the mass shootings in Las Vegas , Nevada and Sutherland Springs, Texas. 

Credit Courtesy: Bossier Sheriffs Office
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Courtesy: Bossier Sheriffs Office
Major Bruce Teutsch, Bossier Sheriff's Training Academy

Asked what are some basic tips people could consider if ever confronted with similar scenarios,  Teutsch replied " With things like that, we have three things:  run,  hide, or fight.  If something bad happens,  if you can get away from it, do that.  If you can't get away immediately try to hide from it and the last resort, try to fight." 

“Surviving the Terror” 6pm  Monday Dec. 4th at Cypress Baptist Church in Benton, La. Admission is free. For more information, call the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Academy (318)  965-3525 or the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/bossiersheriff/

Chuck Smith brings more than 30 years' broadcast and media experience to Red River Radio. He began his career as a radio news reporter and transitioned to television journalism and newsmagazine production. Chuck studied mass communications at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia and motion picture / television production at the University of California at Los Angeles. He has also taught writing for television at York Technical College in Rock Hill, South Carolina and video / film production at Centenary College of Louisiana, Shreveport.