In partnership with the Irvine Police Department, Concordia’s Campus Safety team will be offering an educational and interactive training experience at 4 p.m. on Tue., Sept. 24 in Denault Auditorium to raise awareness regarding potential violent intruder emergencies. 

“Concordia students, faculty and staff believe in service to others. Violent Intruder Training (VIT) is a form of service as it can help to save not only themselves but others who are not trained and are facing a life threatening incident of any type,” said Raul Morales, Director Of Campus Safety. 

“VIT trains people to be aware of dangers and in doing so creates leaders who can help others in any type of emergency,” said Morales. “It’s all about situational awareness, and those who train for emergencies translate that training into a thought-out, calm plan for any dangerous situation.” 

The first part of the training offers an in-depth 45 minute review from the Irvine Police Department of a violent intruder’s assault on an educational institution. By learning from this case study, Morales said that members of Concordia’s campus "will become more aware of potential person's who might be having life difficulties that are motivating a person to commit a Violent Intruder assault. This awareness can translate to early reporting of a distressed individual so intervention can be realized. “

The second half of the VIT involves an interactive exercise where participants can implement the knowledge gained from the presentation and practice Run-Hide-Fight techniques during a simulated threat of danger. This activity allows participants to recognize when a violent assault is occurring. Morales finds value in training students, faculty and staff at Concordia so that they might “better protect themselves and others by reacting quickly and implementing protective procedures and tactics.”

“The training brings a real world perspective on the tragedies and the aftermath of a mass casualty assault,” said Morales. And while “violent intruder incidents are rare,” Morales stresses the importance of being prepared. 

For more information about the Violent Intruder Training or Campus Safety go to cui.edu/campus-safety/programs.

Editor’s note: On behalf of the campus, The Courier extends gratitude to Concordia’s Campus Safety team for the careful and considerate effort they put towards keeping our campus safe! 

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