BRONX, N.Y. — Monroe College, a national leader in urban and international education, announced that its School of Criminal Justice will host a symposium titled, “Keeping Safe and Alert: Responding to Active Shooter Incidents,” which will be held at the college’s Bronx campus on October 16.

Leading the discussion will be several distinguished public figures who have the experience and expertise to provide valuable knowledge and insights on the issue at hand, including Newtown Police Chief Michael Kehoe.

He will be presenting alongside three other top officials from the New York Police Department (NYPD), including John Miller, deputy commissioner for intelligence and counterterrorism; Deputy Chief Vincent Giordano, commanding officer of the Emergency Service Unit; and Daniel Oleks, intelligence research specialist.

“As active shooter incidents are becoming increasingly widespread, posing a serious threat to individuals and communities alike, it is of the utmost importance to be on guard and prepared in the event that such an incident occurs,” said Michele Rodney, dean of Monroe’s School of Criminal Justice. “This symposium brings together top officials and leading experts who have experienced the devastating impact of active shooter violence first-hand, and will help foster a discussion on preparedness and response, and how to develop prevention methods and tactics going forward.”

Law enforcement professionals from police agencies in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut will also be attending, along with public safety officers for hospitals, movie theaters, and shopping malls.

Founded in 2003, Monroe College’s School of Criminal Justice prepares students for careers as law enforcement officers, social justice workers, and emergency responders at the local, state, and federal levels.

The school offers associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice, with minors in human services and emergency management. Students can also earn a master’s degree in criminal justice through Monroe’s King Graduate School.