Davie Police, Fire Perform Emergency Drill at USchool

On Friday, June 23, 2023, regional emergency responders performed a special mass casualty training exercise from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Nova Southeastern University’s University School.

Participants in the exercise were NSU Public Safety and staff, Davie Police Department, Davie Fire Rescue, the Town of Davie Emergency Management, and the Davie Community Emergency Response Team.

“This training aims to update officers on immediate action/rapid intervention techniques and integration with fire personnel. This training will concentrate on response tactics specific to an active killer incident,” said Sgt. Kelvin Urbaez, the Public Information Officer with the Community Policing Unit & NSU Campus Policing Unit for the Davie Police Department. “Officers will be evaluated on their ability to coordinate a response, neutralize the threat, and work with fire rescue personnel to treat and evacuate the wounded. Officers will also be evaluated on their communications with Police Dispatch, NSU Public Safety, and the Command Post.”

The training drills take place year-round, but the main drill at NSU is performed annually. There were more than 35 participants in this year’s training exercise, Sgt. Urbaez said, adding that Davie Police and Fire greatly appreciate their public safety partnership with NSU.

Several of the actors in the drill were NSU faculty and staff.

Posted 07/02/23