First responders receive counter-terrorism training in Red Deer
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Earlier this week (Nov. 13-15) Alberta RCMP provided specialized training to inform and educate first responders (police, paramedics, firefighters) on key indicators of criminal or terrorist activity that might otherwise go unnoticed and unreported.
Mounties say the three-day Counter Terrorism Information Officers (CTIO) workshop was the latest in a series of workshops designed to heighten awareness among first responders.
Approximately 110 representatives attended from across Alberta, with representatives from the provincial and federal government, industry representatives, and members from the Calgary Police Service. Presenters included academic experts and counter-terrorism specialists.
“CTIOs are a vital link in keeping first responders knowledgeable about current terrorist techniques and practices,” says Insp. Wayne Stevenson, Operations Officer, Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (INSET). “With this information, responders can improve techniques to recognize these indicators and respond as early as possible.”
