STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State University is taking advance precautions against potential emergency scenarios with several upcoming training sessions planned, including preparation for an active shooter scenario.
“We feel preparedness is crucial, and we want to equip our students, faculty and staff to maximize their safety—even in the event of the worst-case scenarios, which we hope MSU will never face,” said Vice President for Student Affairs Regina Hyatt.
MSU Emergency Manager Brent Crocker said the following upcoming training sessions, as well as other preparedness resources, are being implemented in coming weeks as the university continues to make preparedness a top priority.
July 26 and 28, Live Simulation Training—MSU is hosting two simulations with MSU Police responding to a hypothetical active shooter situation. The location will be determined closer to the date.
August 4, Active Shooter Tabletop—A subset of the MSU Crisis Action Team will work through a hypothetical scenario of an active shooter on campus. The university has invited local law enforcement and emergency response personnel to participate. This group includes the Starkville Police Department, Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office, Mississippi State Highway Patrol, Starkville-Oktibbeha School District and Oktibbeha County Emergency Management Agency.
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