Active Shooter Training Aims to Save Lives in an Emergency

South Carolina Public Radio | By Tut Underwood

Published December 28, 2016 at 5:05 AM EST

Shooting incidents around the country have not left South Carolina untouched. The Emanuel AME Church shooting demonstrated that the Palmetto State is not immune to such violence. To help citizens become more aware of what to do and how to protect themselves in such a situation, law enforcement agencies are offering active shooter training to groups across the state. We talk today to representatives of the Richland and Lexington County Sheriff’s Departments, who offer advice that could save lives in the event of an active shooter attack.

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Tut Underwood

Tut Underwood is producer of South Carolina Focus, a weekly news feature. A native of Alabama, Tut graduated from Auburn University with a BA in Speech Communication. He worked in radio in his hometown before moving to Columbia where he received a Master of Mass Communications degree from the University of South Carolina, and worked for local radio while pursuing his degree. He also worked in television. He was employed as a public information specialist for USC, and became Director of Public Information and Marketing for the South Carolina State Museum. His hobbies include reading, listening to music in a variety of styles and collecting movies and old time radio programs.

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