Millersville University Police

Pennsylvania Terrorism Awareness Prevention Training

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The Pennsylvania Office of Homeland Security offers many resources to its citizen to prevent, prepare for and cope with terroristic acts. One outstanding resource is Terrorism Awareness and Prevention (TAP) Training. The office of Homeland security, together with the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, have recognized that Pennsylvania's first line of defense against terroristic acts will be its citizens. Thus the two offices, with assistance from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency have trained and certified hundreds of police officers throughout the state as instructors in this important area. Certifying hundreds of law enforcement instructors ensures that Terrorism Awareness and Prevention (TAP) training is widely available to citizens in areas throughout the state.

Millersville University is proud to be able to offer this training both to the Millersville University Community, and to the neighboring community at large. TAP training is supported by the PCCD, PEMA and the Office of Homeland Security, and as such, is FREE of charge to all persons desiring to take the course. The course is designed to be audience-specific, so that if you have a group of EMS, Fire personnel or other first responders, there are modules and information specific for your group as well as general information for citizens. TAP enables you to understand the threat to our society, your part in protecting your community, and some commonsense measures you can take.





  1. Introduction
  2. What is Terrorism
    • The Making og a Terrorist
    • Terrorist Operations
    • Weapons of Mass Destruction
  3. Who are Terrorsits
    • International
    • Domestic
  4. Protecting Your Community
    • Terrorist Vulnerabilities
    • Staying Alert
    • Overcoming Stereotypes
    • Recognizing Suspicious Activity
  5. Reporting Suspected Activity
    • Providing an Accurate Report
    • What to Report
    • Who to Call

You can benefit from the course if you are:

  • a first responder, law enforcement officer
  • an emergency responder, fire or rescue
  • medical personnel, or other emergency aid provider
  • someone who may be involved in critical incident management
  • involved in public transportation
  • responsible for disseminating information for your agency or organization
  • involved in security planning for your company, place of business, or organization
  • a business leader responsible for emergency planning in your organization
  • responsible for any group of individuals, students, group home inhabitants, etc
  • concerned about terrorism, how you can help prevent it, or prepare for it
  • want to learn about ways to keep your business, your organization, your neighborhood or your family safer from terroristic acts
  • want to learn more about what terrorism is (and isn't) and what you can do about it
  • want to learn what resources are available to you
  • involved in any large-event planning

If you would like to attend or arrange for the training course, please call MUPD at 717-872-3433. This course is available not just to Millersville University, but to the community, free of charge. Personal attendance is optimal for the best understanding of the course. However, if you can not attend, you may take an online version of the actual course. The online version is available at: Pa Terrorism and Awareness. You'll also find many additional resources in preparing for, and dealing with, terrorism at that link.

Thank you for doing your part.