Prevention and Awareness Programs
The Texas A&M University-Texarkana Police Department offers a variety of prevention and awareness programs throughout the school year to promote campus safety and preparedness. These programs cover important topics such as emergency situations and notifications, evacuation procedures, crime-specific safety tips, and general security awareness. Designed for students, faculty, and staff, these educational initiatives aim to increase awareness, encourage proactive behavior, and equip the campus community with the knowledge needed to prevent crime and respond effectively in emergency situations.
CRASE Training
As a result of increased public awareness, many citizens have asked what individuals can do to protect themselves and reduce the dangers faced during one of these events. Avoid | Deny | Defend™ has been developed as an easy-to-remember method for individuals to follow since hiding and hoping isn’t a very effective strategy. The Texas A&M University-Texarkana Police Department offers CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events) and Stop the Bleed training throughout the year or upon request. No fee is required for attendees, and all students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to bring friends and family members to the training provided.
Stop the Bleed Campaign Flowchart
Step 1: Check for severe bleeding.
- If no severe bleeding, continue to monitor the person. → END
- If yes, severe bleeding, go to Step 2.
Step 2: Call 911 immediately.
Step 3: Apply direct pressure to the wound.
- If bleeding is controlled, maintain pressure and wait for EMS. → END
- If bleeding is not controlled, go to Step 4.
Step 4: Apply a tourniquet above the wound.
- If bleeding is controlled, maintain the tourniquet and wait for EMS. → END
- If bleeding is not controlled, go to Step 5.
Step 5: Apply a second tourniquet (if available and possible).
Maintain pressure/tourniquets and wait for EMS.
Final Step: Continue care until emergency responders arrive.