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.
THIS IS ABOUT SURVIVAL.
Contact the University Police Department
University Police Department
Hours of Operation | 24 Hours/7 Days a Week
Central Plant
Phone: (903) 334-6611 or Blue Boy Emergency Phone