Emergency Drill Information

This drill is designed primarily as a training exercise for campus police and first responders to strengthen emergency preparedness, improve coordination across agencies, and test campus-wide safety systems.

Participating agencies include the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Tactics and Survival Unit (TAS), Los Angeles County Fire Department, local police departments, and regional college police departments, with students assisting as role players.

Through realistic training scenarios, this exercise will help law enforcement assess response times, practice multi-agency collaboration, and ensure that El Camino College’s emergency systems—such as RAVE alerts, fire alarms, and lockdown procedures—function as intended.

While the event is focused on first responder training, faculty and staff are encouraged to view the FBI’s “Run, Hide, Fight” safety video and use it as a starting point for safety discussions with students and colleagues.

Drill takes place Thursday, September 25, 2025.

• 5:30 a.m. – Cone off Parking Lots J & K
• 6:30 a.m. – Walkthrough of Arts Building (clear, secure)
• 6:30 a.m. – Post A-frame 'Police Training' signs
• 7:00 a.m. – Cadets post at entry/exit locations
• 7:30 a.m. – Law enforcement personnel in Auditorium
• 8:00 a.m. – Official briefing begins
• 9:45 a.m. – First scenario begins / Fire alarm tested
• 9:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m. – Three scenarios conducted
• 10:00 a.m. – Faculty/staff show 'Run, Hide, Fight' video
• 10:30 a.m. – RAVE text/email notification
• 10:45 a.m. – RAVE desktop alert
• 11:00 a.m. – InformaCast system test
• 11:30 a.m. – Access Control lockdown procedure
• 1:00 p.m. – Scenario training ends
• 1:30 p.m. – Debrief at Marsee Auditorium
• 2:00 p.m. – Recovery of signage, barricades, caution tape

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During the Active Shooter Drill, El Camino College will test its Rave emergency notification system, the official platform used to quickly notify students, faculty, and staff during urgent situations. Rave delivers messages to your El Camino College email, your cell phone via text message, and other email/text-capable devices.

Make sure you’re signed up and your contact information is current so you can receive important updates during the drill and in any real emergency.

How to Sign Up for Alerts

Text ECCPD to 226787 (CAMPUS) to receive alerts from the El Camino College Rave Emergency Alert System.

No. This drill is primarily a training exercise for campus police and first responders. Regular campus operations will continue as usual.

The drill will take place in the Old Arts Building (floors 1–3), with staging and briefings at the Marsee Auditorium.

Parking Lots J and K will be closed off and reserved for participants.

Signs reading “Police Training” will be posted around the training area, and cadets will be stationed at entry/exit points. You may also notice emergency vehicles, barricades, and caution tape in and around the drill area.

Yes, but only simulated training weapons will be used by law enforcement personnel. No live ammunition will be present on campus.

Yes. Expect to hear fire alarms, simulated gunfire, and other emergency sounds as part of the training scenarios.

First responders will be on site and prepared to respond immediately if needed.

Yes. El Camino College encourages anyone who feels anxious or distressed about the drill to reach out to campus Student Health Services or Employee Assistance resources for support:

• Student Health Services
• Employee Assistance Services for Education (EASE)

No. This is not an evacuation drill for the campus community. The training is limited to designated areas, and classes and offices outside those locations will not be affected.

Employees in other buildings should watch the "Surviving an Active Shooter Training Video."

Yes. Some students will serve as role players in the scenarios to create a realistic training environment.

Please consult your supervisor.

If you are near the drill location and prefer to avoid it, you may stay clear of the Old Arts Building and Parking Lots J & K during the exercise.