Virginia Beach Police Department 'Active Threat Citizens Defense' Drill Scheduled For June 1, 2019

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by: WAVY News Staff
Posted: May 9, 2019 / 12:16 AM EDT / Updated: May 9, 2019 / 12:16 AM EDT

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Beach Police Department is holding a workshop next month called “Active Threat Citizens Defense.”

It helps people prepare for and even prevent an active threat, such as coming face-to-face with an armed person.

Police will teach participants how to recognize hostile situations, realize how to use items around them to defend themselves, and perform “no-skills needed” maneuvers to combat a gunman.

Instructors will also help you understand how the body reacts to stressful situations.

The workshop is Saturday June 1 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Zeiders American Dream Theater located at 4509 Commerce Street.

It is free and open to everyone.