Community-Focused Training
The DCJS Critical Incident Preparedness and Response Section (CIPR) follows a "whole community approach" that emphasizes the importance of training both Virginia’s citizens and first responders to work together during active attack situations to stop the killing and stop the dying. A variety of training courses are available upon request to community organizations, school divisions, institutions of higher education, law enforcement agencies, and Fire/EMS. Please review the course descriptions, eligibility requirements, and hosting details below, and complete the form to schedule a training.
One of the key attributes that sets our program apart is its message of encouragement, empowering every individual with the knowledge and skills to become their own "Immediate Responder." Rooted in a team-oriented environment, our approach ensures that all participants leave feeling valued, supported, and better prepared to face life-threatening challenges.
UPCOMING TRAININGS:
July 28, 2025 in Gloucester Point, VA
August 6, 2025 in Danville, VA
September 2, 2025 in Henrico, VA
September 12, 2025 in Purcellville, VA
September 13, 2025 in Purcellville, VA
A coordinated effort through a "whole community approach" to establish stakeholders within the community and empower citizens to become "Immediate Responders" who do what they can, where they are, with what they have to work with until "First Responders" arrive. Using the basics of Avoid, Deny, and Defend against an active attack and aiding in the solution to stop the dying with basic medical treatment from the “Stop the Bleed” program.
Who should attend: All civilian stakeholders to include schools, campuses, faith communities, civic organizations, businesses, etc., and First Responders such as law enforcement, Fire/EMS, tele-communicators, dispatchers, school resource officers, school and campus security officers.
Required Student Equipment: Good attitude, open mind, pen and paper, business attire or training uniform
Hosting Requirements: A classroom capable of seating of up to 50 participants with the ability for note taking, audio and visual equipment capable of PowerPoint display with video playback to include sound. (Please arrange access to the facility at least one day prior to the scheduled training for classroom set up.)
Class Size: Minimum of 25 to a Maximum of 50 Students
Learn how to “R.A.C.E. to Survive the Five” or the first five minutes of an active attack until first responders arrive. The following half-hour modules can be completed at your own pace after you register for the virtual program.
Three Interactive Training Modules:
1. Preparedness
2. React and Activate
3. Care and Evacuate
Create your account or log in to Benchmark LMS. Then, search for "RACE" in the "Available Training" tab, or use the link below to access the eLearning modules.
https://training.benchmarkonline.app/dcjs/course/1000299982
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Critical Incident Preparedness and Response Section Contacts:
Adam Keene, Manager – Critical Incident Preparedness and Response
804.929.2768
Email Adam
Josh Butts, Community-Focused Training Coordinator – Critical Incident Preparedness and Response
804.393.0565
Email Joshua
Keaghan Plaugher, Administrative Specialist - Critical Incident Preparedness and Response
804.659.4845
Email Keaghan