There’s a killer on the loose. What do you do?
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That question is the focus of a presentation by Sgt. Robert Wondra of the Omaha Police Department from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday in Wittson Hall, Room 3034.
Sgt. Wondra will be speaking about an “active killer” scenario, detailing the ways campus security, the police department and members of the Omaha community can work together in the face of an active threat.
“This is not a situation anyone wants to face,” said John Hauser, safety manager for UNMC. “Sgt. Wondra’s presentation will discuss how the campus community and the police department can work together to quickly and safely react to this type of unexpected and dangerous event, as well as ways of recognizing danger signs that may foreshadow some sort of violent event.
“It is important that we take steps now to prepare for emergencies,” Hauser said. “Attending the training session is a first step and another important step is to make sure you have signed up to receive UNMC Alerts.”
You can find more information on signing up for UNMC Alerts here.
Sgt. Wondra, a former U.S. Marine and a 20-year veteran with OPD, will provide definitions used in describing “active killer” situations, as well as discussing behaviors that may allow co-workers or managers to recognize a potential threat. He also will discuss techniques and drills targeted to increase the chances of survival during an active killer incident.
Lunch will be provided to the first 50 attendees. Sgt. Wondra’s presentation is part of a series of events being held for Campus Safety Awareness Month.