A.L.E.R.T. is a hands-on self-defense course designed specifically for women. Learn the basic skills necessary to protect yourself, your employees and co-workers! Professional women and women business owners should always be prepared with the proper safety mindset and skills to make themselves a harder target! Hands-on tactics and role-playing will be used to demonstrate the most common physical attacks. The session will also include the opportunity for all participants to ask their own “what-if” questions and share personal experiences. Chamber members and non-members welcome. Open to public—college students encouraged. Boxed lunch will be provided.
Speaker(s): Counter-terrorism instructor, John Rose, President of Holston International Training And Consulting LLC. John Rose actively served in law enforcement for over 18 years in positions ranging from Patrol Officer, SWAT Operator, and Department Training Lieutenant. His last rank held was that of Division Major with a large sheriff’s office in TN. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy session 197 and holds numerous certifications in disciplines to include but not limited to patrol tactics, defensive tactics, firearms, and K-9. John was the lead instructor for the course; Patrol Response to Active Shooter Situations taught at the regional police academy where he was an instructor from 2003 to 2010. He has lectured extensively on the topics of Surviving Active Shooter Situations, Workplace Violence Prevention, Leadership, Ethics, and Counter Terrorism. John has customized H.I.T.A.C.’s training program on Workplace Violence Prevention specific to the corporate world, health care, and higher education
Co-Sponsor(s): KOSBE, Kingsport Chamber of Commerce, SBDC at ETSU Kingsport Affiliate Office
The cooperative agreement between KOSBE and East Tennessee State University is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). SBA’s funding is not an endorsement of any products, opinions or services. SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Additional funding is provided by the Tennessee Board of Regents and the state of Tennessee. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact Katie Prendergast - 423.392.8825; kprendergast@kingsportchamber.org; 400 Clinchfield Street, Suite 100, Kingsport, Tennessee 37660.
Fee: $ 99.00
Prepayment is required. Please call Katie at (423) 392-8825