December 5, 2025

Have you ever wondered what you would do if there was an active shooter in the building you were in or event you were attending? The Ottawa Police Department is hosting a free presentation called “Citizen response To Active Threat” it will be held tonight, November 17th, at the Ottawa Memorial Auditorium.

Ottawa Police Chief Adam Weingartner says it will be full of information to help you respond to and survive an active threat incident. If you would like to know more about learning how you and your neighbors can respond to an active shooter event, you really need to attend this presentation. We all think…we live in small town, that’s not going to happen here. But, it very well could happen and the Ottawa Police want everyone t know what to expect and how to react when and if a situation like an active shooter arises.

This is an informational event only and does not involve active shooter training. That will be held in a separate event in the near future. No tickets or reservations needed. The presentation will be held at the OMA tonight at 6:30.