The second wave of first responders head their way into the Library to surround the active shooter at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on April 7, 2022. Photo by Michael Moreno.
Of the few activities held at the training, one included a simulation of an active shooter on school grounds at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on April 7, 2022. The act included a hostage situation and SWAT clearing out the Library. Photo by Michael Moreno.
Jake Montez leads a trained police dog to search the perimeter during an “active shooter” exercise held by the Los Angeles County Sher- iff’s Department at Pierce College
in Woodland Hills, Calif., on April 7, 2022. Photo by Rozie Tadevosyan.
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department coordinates
an active shooter simulation at Los Angeles Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on April 7, 2022. The training aims to ensure that the first responders are well prepared to handle threats and violent incidents. Photo by Rozie Tadevosyan.
KTLA’s Ellina Abovian holds a microphone while covering the active shooter training at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on April 7, 2022. Photo by Michael Moreno.
School shootings remain a threat to public safety, requiring first responders to have the skill set to successfully deescalate dangerous situations.
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) carried out an active shooter exercise at Pierce College on April 7 during spring break. This was the first extensive in-person training in two years because of the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
The simulation was designed to accurately imitate an actual active shooter emergency event. It was centered around the Library, thus challenging the team to rescue the hostages and victims.
Canines and helicopters were used to examine the perimeter and neutralize the danger.
