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Civilian active shooter trainings held across North Texas this weekend

As active shooter situations continue in Texas and the country, North Texas law enforcement said they want the public to be prepared. They plan to hold dozens of what they call "Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events" training sessions on Saturday, June 28. It's a partnership between the North Texas Crime Commission and 30 other local agencies. Grand Prairie police said the classes are a chance for attendees to get the same training as law enforcement on active shooter situations. "Police do an excellent job in responding to mass shooting situations, but it takes a while for them to be on site, and the people that are there ... anywhere where we might happen to be: in our churches or synagogues, shopping malls, or office buildings, etc., need to have early preparedness on what to do in those situations," a spokesperson for the event said. "That's what this training is about." Grand Prairie police said no registration is required and the free course is open to all community members; check with the host for specific class times. What is the CRASE system? Based on the Avoid, Deny, Defend strategy, CRASE helps prepare participants to take decisive, life-saving actions, Grand Prairie police said. Avoid - Be aware of your surroundings, identify exits, and leave the area if safely possible. Deny - If escape isn't an option, find a secure location. Lock or barricade doors and silence electronic devices. Defend - As a last resort, be prepared to protect yourself with whatever means necessary. Additional topics include: Real-life case studies Human behavior during high-stress events Developing a personal survival mindset What to expect before, during, and after law enforcement response CRASE classes in North Texas Allen Police Department Stephen G. Terrel Rec Center Cypress/Lantana Room, 1680 W. Exchange Pkwy., Allen, 75013 Blue Mound Police Department Blue Mound Police Station Council Chambers, 301 S. Blue Mound, 76131 BNSF Railway Tech Office Building 2400 Western Center Blvd., Fort Worth, 76131 Burleson Police Department Northpointe Church 2450 SW Wilshire Blvd., Burleson Carrollton Police Department Carrollton PD 2025 E. Jackson Rd., Carrollton, 75006 Cedar Hill Police Department Traphene Hickman Library 450 Pioneer Trail, Cedar Hill, 76065 Colleyville Police Department Colleyville Public Library 110 Main St., 2nd floor, Colleyville, 76034 Dallas County Sheriff's Office Dallas Sheriff's Academy 8401 S. Polk St., Dallas, 75232 Dallas PD/NTCC Continental Gin Building 3309 Elm St., Dallas, 75226 Denison Police Department Parkside Baptist Church 301 N. Lilis Ln., Denison, 75020 Denton Police Department Denton Public Safety Training Center 719 E. Hickory, Denton, 76205 DFW Airport DFW Airport Department of Public Safety 3600 S. 20th Ave., DFW Airport, 75261 DWG Police Department 2600 Roosevelt Dr., Arlington, 76016 Frisco Police Department Council Chambers 6101 Frisco Square Blvd. Frisco Garland Police Department Garland Police Department Community Room 1891 Forest Ln., Garland, 75042 Grand Prairie Police Department Church360 6450 S. Hwy 360, Grand Prairie, 75052 Grapevine Police Department Grapevine PSB Training Room 1007 Ira E. Woods Ave., Grapevine Irving Police Department Texas Tech University DFW 4201 SH 161, 2nd floor, Suite 250 - near Walnut Hill Ln exit Keller Police Department Keller Town Hall 1100 Bear Creek Pkwy, Keller, 76248 Kennedale Police Department Life Fellowship Church 611 N. Little School Rd., Kennedale Lake Worth Police Department 3805 Adam Grubb St., Lake Worth, 76135 Lewisville Police Department Thrive 1950 S. Valley Pkwy., Lewisville, 75067 Mansfield Police Department Mansfield Methodist Church 777 N Walnut Creek Dr, Mansfield, 76063 Bethlehem Church 1188 W Broad St #500, Mansfield, 76063 McKinney Police Department City Hall, Fitzhugh Event Hall 401 E. Virginia St., McKinney, 75069 Mesquite Police Department City Hall 757 N. Galloway Ave. Training Room A & B, second floor Richardson Police Department 200 N Greenville Ave Richardson Rockwall County Rockwall County Court House - Liberty Hall 1111 E. Yellow Jacket Ln, Rockwall, TX 75087 Tarrant County Sheriff's Office Alliance for Children Fort Worth 3609 Maquita Dr., Fort Worth, 76116 The Colony Police Department 5151 N. Colony Blvd, The Colony White Settlement Police Department 405 N. Las Vegas Trail, White Settlement