irTactical Active Shooter: Whitewater, WI 2012
What:
The irTactical Active Shooter event is set to become one of the largest active
shooter training programs the country has ever seen. This event will cover many
different exercises, carried out on the big and beautiful University of Wisconsin -
Whitewater campus. Dozens of tactical teams, SWAT personnel, law
enforcement officers, ROTC cadets, federal agencies, EMT’s, and more will be
on hand for two full days of training amongst the university grounds. The
scenarios will include hostage rescue, school bus clearing, casualty treatment,
evacuation under fire, and many other real world exercises. Students will be
participating as hostages and bystanders while Emergency Medical Technicians
evaluate and treat simulated casualties as the participating teams cover them. All
of this will take place in the corridors and rooms of the recently built Hyland Hall
and other campus locations. There will also be classes and interactive
discussions taking place throughout the weekend. The latest in state-of-the-art
law enforcement products from several high-tech companies will be used to
accomplish individual scenarios and help provide the full training experience.
When (tentative schedule):
June 8-10, 2012
Friday, June 8
13:00-18:00 – Registration and check-in
18:00-19:00 – Welcome gathering and refreshments
Saturday, June 9
06:00-08:00 – Registration and set-up
08:00-09:00 – Opening ceremony
09:00-10:00 – Press Conference
09:00-17:00 – Training/Classes
17:30-18:00 – Closing time
19:30-22:30 – Event party
Sunday, June 10
06:00-08:00 – Set up
08:00-09:00 – Opening ceremony
09:00-12:00 – Training/Classes
12:30-14:00 – Main event
14:30-16:00 – Awards and closing ceremony
Where:
The event will be held in Whitewater, Wisconsin on the University of Wisconsin –
Whitewater campus. Registration and check in will be at the Visitors Center.
Training and classes will be held in the brand new Hyland Hall. Exhibits and
demonstrations held in Hyland Hall and Wyland Mall. In the event of poor
weather, exhibits and demonstrations will be moved indoors to Hyland Hall or the
University Center. (See Event Map)
Whitewater is in southeast Wisconsin and is about an hour or two from several
major cities including Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago.
Who:
The irTactical Shooter Event is open to law enforcement professionals and
related industries only. This event is NOT open to the public. Up to 30 law
enforcement groups will be allowed to register. These include police, sheriffs,
SWAT teams, federal agents, and more. Also attending are dozens of high-tech
companies displaying, demonstrating, and using their latest equipment. Expect
the press and media on hand to capture the event.
Why:
While there are training programs and classes occurring just about every day,
there isn’t really a comprehensive active shooter program for everyone that
would be involved in the real thing. The goal of this event is to change all that.
Using the latest in law enforcement training products, trainees will integrate with
EMT’s and fire personnel to participate in a variety of exercises that mimic real
world situations. By having the event on an actual school campus using realistic
equipment, participants will walk away with hours of satisfying and helpful
training. The event will also bring together the top companies making products
for the industry to allow trainees the chance to check out and use them as they
normally would.
Registration:
Please download the appropriate registration form for either law enforcement participants or company sponsorship.
irTactical Active Shooter 2012 - Law Enforcement Registration Packet
irTactical Active Shooter 2012 - Company Sponsor Packet
If you would like more information on this event or would like to register, please
email or call Ocie at 262-458-1057 or ocie@irTactical.com.
Press and media contact Andy at 262-458-1046 or andy@irTactical.com.
Press Release - January 30, 2012
