At the March 6 Bath Neighborhood Watch meeting, residents received active shooter training. Pennsylvania State Trooper Nathan Branosky led the training and somber meeting.

Branosky emphasized the run, hide, fight strategy being taught nationwide to workplaces, churches, schools and other vulnerable locations.

Past mass shootings, such as Columbine, Las Vegas, Sandy Hook and Virginia Tech, were discussed.

Potential violence indicators were reviewed. They are drug use, frequent arguments, violation of company policies, withdrawal and depression, and discussion of and/or obsession with violence.

Violence reasons discussed were a disgruntled employee, domestic violence, psychiatric issues, being bullied and political or ideological motivation.

Branosky explained the proper way to make a 911 call and what to expect when the police arrive.

When calling 911, provide your name, address of where you are, number of employees or students, description of the shooter and the number of shooters, type of gun and if there are shooting victims.

When police arrive, their focus will be on neutralizing the shooter. Victim injuries are secondary. Try to be calm. After the shooter is neutralized, EMS will attend to any injuries.

Branosky said any active shooter drill at a school, church or workplace should include law enforcement.

The meeting closed with Branosky again emphasizing the first response is to run to safety. If that is not possible, hide within the building and turn off your cellphone. Be prepared to fight if you are discovered hiding by the shooter.

The next meeting is to be announced.