Lexington Police Department Offers Free STOP THE BLEED and C.R.A.S.E. Training Classes for Community Members

Lexington Police Announces STOP THE BLEED Training Classes

Excellent Training Opportunities Offered By Local Law Enforcement

The dedicated team from the Lexington Police Department (LPD) is set to hold STOP THE BLEED and C.R.A.S.E. (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events) training classes, with sessions running until September. As part of a commendable effort to enhance community safety, this is the third consecutive year the Lexington Police has offered these free monthly instructional courses.

STOP THE BLEED Course Details

STOP THE BLEED is an intensive two-hour course, explicitly designed to equip participants with three quick, life-saving actions in event of an uncontrolled bleeding. The course provides an in-depth guidance on correctly using essential medical tools like tourniquets and effectively applying wound packing methods. It’s an excellent opportunity to learn, understand, and apply potentially life-saving first-aid techniques.

Introduction to C.R.A.S.E.

Parallelly, the C.R.A.S.E. is a two-hour course that emphasizes the Avoid, Deny, Defend strategy as developed by ALERRT. This program aims to provide strategies, guidance, and a reliable action plan for surviving an active shooting event. The course aims to equip public members with not only the necessary information but also the confidence to act decisively during these unsettling situations.

Event Location, Timings and Seat Availability

Both, the STOP THE BLEED and C.R.A.S.E. courses, will be conducted in the training room of Lexington Police Department at 111 Maiden Lane, Lexington. The classes commence every month at 6 p.m., spanning around two hours, as per LPD’s announcement.

What’s more is these extremely educational courses are absolutely free to attend, primed at mainly involving those of 16 years of age or more. The number of seats is limited for each class and potential participants are encouraged to register well in advance.

Registration Information

For registration and any additional information regarding the classes, interested individuals can contact Officer Todd Zeigler either via a call to 803-359-6260 or through an email to tzeigler@lexsc.gov.

Schedule for Upcoming Sessions

Courses Dates
STOP THE BLEED Thursday, August 15 and Tuesday, September 17
C.R.A.S.E. Thursday, August 15 and Thursday, September 19

The local police department’s efforts towards community safety are truly commendable. These classes will significantly help the community members to respond efficiently during emergency situations – a skillset that cannot be overemphasized. Grab this opportunity to join these invaluable classes.


Author: HERE Lexington

HERE Lexington

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