UK to host full-scale active aggressor exercise on May 30
LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 29, 2024) — On Thursday, May 30, the University of Kentucky will undergo a full-scale active aggressor crisis exercise hosted by the UK Police Department (UKPD) and the Department of Crisis Management and Preparedness.
This exercise will begin around 8 a.m. and will finish in the afternoon. If you see large numbers of emergency response teams on campus, including police, fire and EMS, do not be alarmed — this is only a drill.
This training provides an opportunity for first responders to run drills they cannot run while classes are in session at UK. UKPD will be working with personnel from UK HealthCare, UK Public Relations and the UK Emergency Operations Center to practice coordinating a response with internal and external stakeholders in the event of an active aggressor situation. Local and state law enforcement will participate as well.
This drill is taking place in partnership with Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, which specializes in emergency management and preparedness training.
At UK, the safety of our students, faculty and staff is our top priority. This drill is just one example of many measures we take throughout the year to ensure we are prepared in the event of an emergency.
If you have questions regarding this drill, please direct them to Ashley Chaney at Chaney.Ashley@uky.edu.
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