Event Title:
MGT 335: Event Security Planning for Public Safety Professionals

Dates and Times:
October 7 & 8, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET

Location:
Training Room, 613 MacCorkle Avenue, Saint Albans, WV 25177

Presented by:
The Center for Rural Development and the RDPC (Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium)

Sponsoring Agency:
Saint Albans Police Department

Course Description:
MGT 335 is a DHS/FEMA-certified, tuition-free, 16-hour course tailored for small and rural community public safety personnel and local officials. This comprehensive training is designed to address security concerns and considerations necessary for planning any size event, enhancing the safety and effectiveness of community gatherings. Participants will gain critical skills in:

• Guiding Principles for Event Security: Understand the foundational aspects of securing events.
• Risk Assessment Fundamentals: Learn to conduct thorough risk, threat, and vulnerability assessments.
• Event Security Planning Components: Develop emergency action plans, understand resource requirements, and establish Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs).
• Actionable Security Intelligence: Learn the importance of security intelligence in planning and response.
• Interactive Scenarios: Engage in decision-based video scenarios to practice handling potential incidents.
• Event Planning Exercise: Apply learned concepts in a practical planning exercise.

Who Should Attend:
This course is crucial for:

• Law Enforcement Officers
• Emergency Medical Services Personnel
• Fire Service Members
• Emergency Management Professionals
• Governmental Administrators
• Public Health Officials

Registration Details:

• Deadline: September 23, 2025, 5:00 PM ET
• Minimum Participants: A minimum of 20 registrations is required by the deadline to ensure the course is held.
• FEMA S.I.D. Requirement: A FEMA Student Identification Number is required to participate.

How to Register:
Registration is mandatory and can be completed on the RDPC website. Register for MGT 335. Ensure to register no later than two weeks before the course start date.

Course Contact:
Susan Bloomfield
Phone: 419-434-4353
Email: [email protected]

Accommodation Assistance:
Need accommodation for our training events? Contact the Saint Albans Police Department for recommended lodging options and potential discounted rates to ensure a comfortable and affordable stay.

This course not only equips participants with the necessary tools to handle sensitive child death investigations but also emphasizes the importance of multi-agency collaboration and thorough investigative techniques.