17 July 2026

First Responders Train for Active Shooter

Too many people, in too many places, believe they live on magic dirt, where things like Uvalde cannot happen. Champaign first responders train together for the unimaginable

In a real-life scenario — once the threat of danger is lifted — police work to keep everyone safe, while firefighters are focused on getting medical aid to victims. Sean Ater, a Lieutenant with Champaign Police, said the only way to make sure they get both jobs done is by communicating in high stress situations.

Active shooters are something that police need to think about. Champaign, Illinois, had a population of 88,000 in the 2020 census with a 2024 estimate of 91,000 people. It is good to see departments taking this risk seriously. I hope that smaller departments do as well.

Champaign, Illinois, is a 125 mile drive west of Indianapolis, Indiana, or a 135 mile drive south of Chicago's Loop. It is home to the University of Illinois.

While we are thinking about active shooters, let's take a look at the Most Useless SWAT Team in America. (They do look snazzy, don't they.)

2 comments:

  1. WYNN ANDERSON17 July, 2026 10:04

    reckon any of these worthless people are still employed as law enforcement officers?

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    1. I expect that all of the Uvalde SWAT team members are still employed in UVALDE.

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