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Committee backs broader capital-area safety drills but flags participation challenges
Summary
ACAS discussed draft language recommending trauma-informed, scenario-based safety drills for legislators, staff and tenants across Capitol-ground buildings, while members and advisors warned mandatory participation and including large public audiences will be logistically difficult.
The Advisory Committee on Capital Area Security on Nov. 21 examined proposed language recommending regular, trauma-informed safety drills and scenario-based training for elected members, staff and building tenants across the Capitol complex.
Sergeant at Arms advisers told the committee the draft calls for specifying the types and regularity of drills and for encouraging participation by…
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