CRASE Training

As a result of increased public awareness, many citizens have asked what individuals can do to protect themselves and reduce the dangers faced during one of these events. Avoid | Deny | Defend™ has been developed as an easy-to-remember method for individuals to follow - as we’ve seen that hiding and hoping isn’t a very effective strategy. Texas A&M University-Texarkana Police Department teaches these classes throughout the year or upon request. No fee is assessed to the attendees and all students/staff, and faculty are encouraged to bring friends and family members to the training provided.

What You Do Matters. Be Prepared.

AVOID | DENY | DEFEND

AVOID starts with your state of mind

Pay attention to your surroundings.
Have an exit plan.
Move away from the source of the threat as quickly as possible.
The more distance and barriers between you and the threat, the better.

DENY when getting away is difficult or maybe impossible

Keep distance between you and the source.
Create barriers to prevent or slow down a threat from getting to you.
Turn the lights off.
Remain out of sight and quiet by hiding behind large objects and silencing your phone.

DEFEND because you have the right to protect yourself

If you cannot Avoid or Deny be prepared to defend yourself.
Be aggressive and committed to your actions.
Do not fight fairly.