University of Akron leads the way in ALICE school intruder training

AKRON, Ohio - The University of Akron leads the way when in comes to intruder training in northeast Ohio.

Lt. Chad Cunningham with a the University of Akron Police Department had been leading "Alice" training at the college since August 2008.

"A.L.I.C.E." stands for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate. The program teaches students and staff how to improve their chances of survival if they're confronted by an intruder.

Lt. Cunningham believes improving the flow of information is one of the best ways to respond to a gunman who makes his way onto school property.  

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