North Catasauqua Police Department is hosting a Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events course.

It is scheduled for 10-11:30 a.m. April 15 at Suburban North Family YMCA, 880 Walnut St., Catasauqua.

The course, which is geared toward adults, is offered at no cost to attendees.

The CRASE course teaches civilians what they should do if confronted with an active shooter event. It is designed around the Avoid, Deny, Defend strategy developed in 2004 and provides strategies and guidance for surviving an active shooter situation.

Discussion topics will include the history and prevalence of active shooter events, civilian response options, medical issues and considerations for conducting drills.

Registration is requested before March 15. Email Officer Steven Santiago at ssantiago@ncatapd.org or by calling 610-264-1504.