Hello fellow CERT volunteer,
We need your assistance for Perimeter Monitoring for the Active Shooter Training Event
CERT and ARES members have been asked to assist at the Active Shooter & Casualty Response Training event sponsored by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Department. We will be activated and our purpose will be to monitor the perimeter and parking areas of an access-controlled training site, redirecting unauthorized pedestrian and/or vehicle traffic that may inadvertently enter the area, and reporting/communicating potential suspicious activity or other issues. Radio communications will be via MURS and public service radios.
- WHO: CERT or ARES member (all levels) with a current DSW ID. You will need your ID with you during a shift. This is a great event for first-time and returning attendees.
- WHERE: Mid-county
- DATE: June 23–June 27, 2025
- TIME: 3 shifts each day: 0730–1130, 1115–1430, and 1415–1800
Duties:
Shift lead – Responsible for volunteer signing in/out, provide or assist with shift briefing, equipment check in/out, ensure health and welfare radio checks completed at beginning and regularly throughout shift, provide post relief as requested, communicate issues with primary Active shooter organizer. Must be comfortable with radio processes and equipment.
Post Volunteer – Responsible for manning one of six posts, interacting with public and redirecting as needed, reporting activity via radio, acknowledge health and welfare radio checks.
Further details and signup:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/2025Activeshoot#/
You may sign up for multiple shifts for this event including on the same day. Check each SIGN UP button for the desired and available time slots. Click on the SUBMIT AND SIGN UP button to finalize. A confirmation email will be sent. A reminder notice will be sent 3 days prior to your shift, with maps and additional details
Note: this is NOT for signing up as a victim or witness role player. You can participate in both activities but not on the same shift. Again, this year the Role Playing activity is a bit more formal and an application is required. Additional information will be posted when it is confirmed.
Thank you for your volunteerism!