Published: Sept. 21, 2017

Although one’s odds of being involved in an active harmer situation are close to the chances of being struck by lightning, people who have undergone training and find themselves in the midst of such an incident have a much higher probability of survival.

The CU Boulder Police Department(CUPD) offers aon workplace violence and active harmer response and prevention, generally held for campus departments upon request.In February, CUPDlaunched sessions focused specifically on active harmer response. These sessions were open to the entire campus community, a format that seemed to work well for participants.

As a result, CUPD is offering itssecond-level active harmer course in this open-to-the-campus-communityformat with two sessions at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27.This class lasts about two and a half hours and examines in greater detail studiesand statistics on workplace violence and active harmer events.

The level-twocourse isgeared as a proactive training on how to recognize threat behaviors, report them and help prevent an incident from occurring. The group will explore common traits in the majority of theseattacks, as well as clues that are found in the pre-attack behaviors of active harmers. Also, the class willreview the significant resources available at CU Boulder, including a threat analysis and a mental-health professional intervention to stopa potential aggressor.

Active Harmer Level 2builds on the first level of theclass, so participants must have attendedthe first-level course to register. (If you haven't had a chance to take the , two sessions will be offered at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17.)

The level-one class introducesbasic response options for an imminent harm situation, reviewing basic statistical data on active harmer incidents and screening the “Shots Fired!” video as a group. After watching the video, the instructor will discuss how to react if you ever find yourself in one of these situations.

In each of the courses, every effort is made to address concerns, dispel myths and develop response options, regardless of whether an active harmer event occurs on campus or elsewhere.

If you are not able to attend one of these sessions, CUPD highly recommends watching the on the CUPD website.

Advance registration is required, and your Buff OneCard will be needed for admission. Please email CUPD Trainingwith any questions or concerns.

Sergeant John Zizz teaches active harmer response course

If you go

Who: Students, faculty and staff
What: Active Harmer Response and Prevention classes

Activer Harmer Level 2

When: Wednesday, Sept. 27
Times: 9–11 a.m., 1–3 p.m.
Where: Environment Health & Safety Center,second-floor conference room
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Active Harmer Level 1

When: Tuesday, Oct. 17
Times:9–10:30a.m., 1–2:30p.m.
Where: University Memorial Center (UMC), room 247
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