Alpharetta to host active shooter class for public

Citizens of Alpharetta will have the opportunity to learn how to defend themselves in a dangerous situation on March 28.

The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety is following the lead of many communities across the country and will host its first ever class for the public on how to respond in an active shooter situation.

Training will last about an hour and will focus on what people should do if faced with an active shooter type event.