Training on Response to Active Shooters

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NYPD Active Shooter Exercise

After months of coordination between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) and the New York Police Department (NYPD) Counter Terrorism Division, the NYPD conducted an active shooter training exercise on November 22. The exercise not only tested their training and proficiency, but also allowed them to incorporate several commercial technologies that could benefit future emergency situations.

“Not only was I impressed with the quality of the training and the level of proficiency displayed, but also with the coordination and unity of effort of the event,” said S&T’s Deputy Under Secretary for Science and Technology Dr. Robert Griffin. “I am really pleased that DHS S&T had the opportunity to help support this important mission, playing a critical role in working with our partners in NYC.”

During the active shooter exercise, Griffin was joined by Homeland Secretary Jeh Johnson in NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio, Police Commissioner William Bratton, and Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro.

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