Join Us For This Series Of Security Trainings

Below you will find course descriptions for some of SCN’s upcoming Core Training classes from October 2025 - February 2026. 
 

ALL CLASSES ARE BY ZOOM
 

If you have questions or would like remote/in-person training for your community group please contact Regional Security Advisor Jessica Anderson at [email protected].

BeAware: Introduction to Situational Awareness – ONLINE VIA ZOOM

 

BeAware, SCN’s Introduction to Situational Awareness Course, seeks to build observation skills and will teach you best practice techniques to recognize and react to various situations in your everyday life – from going to synagogue and dropping off children at school, to going to the gas station or an ATM. The course will cover the basics of situational awareness and how to help protect yourself, your family, and your community. The training will last approximately one hour with time available for questions.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7
NOON

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5
NOON

Guardian – ONLINE VIA ZOOM

 

Guardian seeks to empower people to be “Active Bystanders.” The goal is to provide individuals with the skillset to identify potential threats, protect institutions, and respond to situations from a safety perspective. Elements include how to react appropriately to possible threats, use of de-escalation techniques, and concepts from the Department of Homeland Security’s The Power of Hello program.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14
NOON

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12
NOON

Countering Active Threat Training (CATT) - ONLINE VIA ZOOM

 

The goal of CATT is to provide participants with a better understanding of active threats and potential response options. This course subscribes to the national Run, Hide, Fight model and SCN developed CATT with a singular goal: national delivery of a strategy to teach what to do during a threatening situation, wherever it may occur. The training will last approximately one hour with time available for questions. Please contact Regional Security Advisor Jessica Anderson at [email protected] to schedule a follow-up session with your staff or community so the concepts can be applied to the specifics of your facility.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10
NOON

THURSDAY, JANUARY 15
NOON

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19
NOON

Stop the Bleed – ONLINE VIA ZOOM

 

Through our STOP THE BLEED® course, you’ll gain the ability to recognize life-threatening bleeding and intervene effectively. Stop the Bleed is a national program, like Red Cross First Aid and CPR, designed to train people how to stop potentially fatal bleeding. This training is relevant to all aspects of our lives, outdoor recreation, household accidents, etc. You'll learn the concepts of wound pressure and packing skills, and learn how to use a tourniquet on yourself and others. The person next to a bleeding victim may be the one who’s most likely to save them. Take the course and become empowered to make a life or death difference when a bleeding emergency occurs. STOP THE BLEED®. Save a Life!   

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11
NOON

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21
NOON

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25
NOON

NEW CLASS - The Power of De-Escalation – ONLINE VIA ZOOM

 

The goal of this course is to provide a basic understanding of and introduction to the skills and techniques to defuse or reduce tension, hostility, and/or conflict in situations. The course covers the following topics: the definition of de-escalation, common escalation triggers, the de-escalation process, communication skills, and handling aggression.  

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17
NOON

THURSDAY, JANUARY 8
NOON

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11
NOON