LEXINGTON, S.C. — Lexington Police have scheduled free for the public classes designed to give attendees the tools to deal with different crisis situations they may encounter.
Stop The Bleed teaches participants three quick actions that can be used to save a life with the use of tourniquets and wound packing.
CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events) is designed around the Avoid, Deny, Defend strategy developed by ALERRT, for strategies, guidance, and a proven plan for surviving an active shooter event.
Each class will begin at 6 p.m. and last two hours long, and will be taught in the training room at the Lexington Police Department at 111 Maiden Lane in Lexington.
Choose one of the following dates and contact Officer Todd Zeigler, 803-359-6260 or tzeigler@lexsc.gov, with questions and class registration:
- Stop the Bleed: on Tuesday, July 16; August 13; or September 17
- CRASE: on Thursday, July 18; August 15; or September 19
Seats are limited. Courses are designed for ages 16 years and older.
