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Council approves San Juan County Sheriff training at Cooperative Cultural Center after Citizens Academy visit
Summary
Following a Citizens Academy active-shooter training demonstration at the Cooperative Cultural Center, the Bluff Town Council unanimously authorized recurring use of the facility by the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office for training and discussed safety and liability coordination.
Council members reported on an active-shooter module held as part of a Citizens Academy session at the Cooperative Cultural Center and then considered a request from the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office to use the center for future training exercises.
Deputy instructors from the sheriff’s office demonstrated room-clearing and active-shooter response procedures for council and community participants and discussed the operational realities of such responses. Council members said the demos highlighted security and building layout questions that staff should consider if the town uses the building for government offices in the future.
After discussion about frequency and liability, the council voted unanimously to allow the sheriff’s office to use the Cooperative Cultural Center for training. The council asked staff to coordinate access, key issuance and scheduling, and requested proof of the sheriff’s liability coverage for training activities.
Background and next steps
Council and staff noted the sheriff’s training would probably be periodic (monthly or bi-monthly as needed). The council asked town staff to establish an access and scheduling procedure and to notify neighbors in advance of any training that would include loud simulated fire sounds. Deputies will coordinate directly with staff to arrange keys and training dates.
