Brooksville, FL – School safety took center stage this week as members of the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer Unit (SROs) conducted a tactical first aid course for local educators. The training, held outdoors under clear skies, was designed to give teachers practical, hands-on experience with emergency response techniques.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the session was modeled after tactical medicine courses typically used in law enforcement and military settings. The goal: to help teachers respond effectively in critical moments before paramedics arrive. Participants learned vital skills including wound management, bleeding control, and rapid assessment—tools that could prove crucial during school emergencies.
Deputies guided small groups through the hands-on exercises, emphasizing how “every second counts” when dealing with trauma or medical crises. Teachers from across the Hernando County School District attended, many expressing gratitude for the opportunity to gain real-world safety experience.
The Sheriff’s Office praised its SROs for their commitment to community protection and continued collaboration with local schools. “Keeping our campuses safe is a team effort,” officials said in the post.
This initiative reflects a growing trend among Florida agencies to expand first aid and emergency preparedness training in schools, ensuring both staff and students benefit from quicker, more confident responses in times of need.
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