SHTA and JetBlue provide Masterclass on how to deal with "Active Shooter" Situations. | SMN News

April 17, 2019

PHILIPSBURG:--- This past Tuesday, the Sint Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA), in conjunction with JetBlue and Sundial School held a masterclass “How to react when your business is under armed Threat”. There was a special segment specifically on school safety. 60 representatives of hotels, businesses and schools were present to learn from former special agent Miguel Figueroa (JetBlue / Supervisor, International Security Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport) about how to deal with malignant armed individuals.

Unfortunately, incidents involving armed individuals happen. The association thought it prudent to provide this training in order to increase confidence and awareness among members by

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