August 31, 2026
FROM THE STEUBEN CO SHERIFF JIM ALLARD: From August 17-August 21, Members of the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office, along with members from Allegany County Sheriff’s Office, Hornell Police Department, Corning Police Department, Steuben County EMS and the New York State Police, attended two ALERRT Train The Trainer courses. The first one was the Civilian Response and Casualty Care (CRCC), which prepares officers and EMS on how to teach and instruct citizens on what to due in an active shooter situation prior to law enforcement arriving on scene. The course provides strategies, guidance and a proven plan for surviving an active shooter event. Our members and the others that attended the course will be able to empower civilians to provide life-saving medical aid before first responders ever arrive. Topics include the history and prevalence of active shooter events, civilian response options, medical issues, and considerations for conducting drills.
The second course was the First Responder Medical (FRM). This course was also a train the trainer course which included the complete delivery of the Tactical Medical for Patrol Officers course of study as well as instructional techniques and methodology for delivering the course, scenario development, safety protocols and procedures, graded participant teach‑backs, graded skills assessments, remediation, course critiques, and evaluations. This way our members would be prepared to deliver the Tactical Medical for Patrol Officers course. Investing in training and education is an investment in the professionalism, preparedness, and effectiveness of our members. As Sheriff Allard says, “Only through education do we achieve professionalism.” These courses ensure our first responders are not only prepared to perform when it matters most, but are also equipped to pass that knowledge and expertise on to others.
