Proactive measures

Proactive measures

Pierce’s 2nd active shooter training provides useful emergency protocol measures.

Sheriff’s deputy Michael Sampson speaks at the active shooter
drill in Building 600 at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on
May 11, 2023. This drill was open to faculty, staff and students. Photo by Owen Meza.
Librarian Lisa Valdez inquires to deputy Michael Sampson on how the library can be
better prepared for an active shooter scenario with the help of the Sheriff’s department
in Building 600 at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on May 11, 2023. Photo by Wyatt Sanchez
Director of Plant Facilities Paul Nieman brings a table to the door during the barricade
building drill in the active shooter training in Building 600 at Pierce College in Woodland
Hills, Calif., on May 11, 2023. Photo by Wyatt Sanchez
Student services employee Ozzy Portillo barricades a door during the active shooter drill in Building 600 at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on May 11, 2023. This drill was open to all faculty, staff and students. Photo by Owen Meza.
Autotech professor Alex Villalta and outreach coordinator Julia Mendoza watch as student services employee Ozzy Portillo attempts to barricade a door during the active shooter drill in Building 600 at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on May 11, 2023. This drill was open to all faculty, staff, and students. Photo by Owen Meza.