The Swainsboro Police Department will host a Civilian Response to Active Shooter Event on January 3, 2026, at 8 a.m. at New Mt. Moriah located at 415 N. Green St., Swainsboro.
In the past two decades, horrific mass shootings have been thrust into public consciousness. Mitigating the effects of these events is the responsibility if those who serve in our communities’ public safety organizations. The public expects an effective and swift response to these threats. Research has shown, however, that many of the mass attacks, or active attack events, are over before law enforcement responder arrive on scene.
Civilians who find themselves embroiled in such an event must be prepared to take immediate action to save their own lives before law enforcement arrives. The average response time for police response to an active attack event is three minutes. Without effective, preplanned response options for civilians at the scene of the attack, many victims can be seriously injured or killed during these three minutes.
Rev. Jerlyn Smith-Hudson invites everyone to attend!
