Nonthaburi Police Launch Active Shooter Drills in Schools

Nonthaburi Provincial Police have launched intensive training across schools throughout the province, introducing the 'Run, Hide, Fight' programme to prepare for armed attack incidents and raise safety standards in educational facilities. On August 19, Pol. Col. Supchai Srisak, Investigation Chief of Nonthaburi Provincial Police, said he had been tasked by Pol. Gen. Dechraphee Kongdee, Commander of Nonthaburi Provincial Police, to advance knowledge, understanding, and preparedness for emergency response across educational institutions in the province. The programme will conduct active shooter simulations at schools throughout Nonthaburi, passing on survival skills and techniques to teachers, education staff, and students so that everyone can learn the methods, timing, and escape routes needed to respond safely in a genuine emergency. Pol. Col. Supchai stated that the 'Run, Hide, Fight' programme aims to equip education personnel with the knowledge, understanding, and skills necessary to handle emergencies that may occur within schools, building resilience to prepare for potential armed attack scenarios. This is considered a critical life-saving skill and an important responsibility of Nonthaburi Police in preparing for unexpected situations. The training emphasizes teaching teachers and staff to assess situations, recognize hazards, and take appropriate survival action when an incident occurs. The initiative also raises awareness of dangers from illicit drugs and harmful online content, and includes measures to detect and prevent illegal items from being brought into schools.