The sights and sounds that began a simulated active-shooter training scenario Thursday on the Alvernia University campus were likely similar to any real mass shooting in any institutional setting.
A scream and shout. People running in a panic from a building, followed by the sounds of sirens.
Reading police were looking to conduct active-shooter training in conjunction with city firefighters on one of the educational campuses, Police Chief Andres Dominguez Jr. said. "One of the bigger trends is EMS (emergency medical services) actually going in while the event is occurring rather than waiting until it's all over to come in," said Capt. Andrew Winters, who heads the patrol division.