Hospice of Washington County host cyber security, personal safety event | Washington News
Hospice of Washington County host cyber security, personal safety event | Washington News
Publish Date: 2026-06-01 14:50:00
Source Domain: www.southeastiowaunion.com
WASHINGTON — With speakers from Impressions Computers and the Washington Police Department, a free public cyber security and personal safety awareness seminar was held at Hospice of Washington County on Friday, May 29.
The Hospice of Washington County held a free cyber security and personal safety and awareness event on May 29, 2026.
Lieutenant Benjamin Altenhofen highlighted the importance of situational awareness in dangerous situations. Whether it is a school or work setting, it is important to plan by identifying exits, potential threats, or objects to be used to defend oneself.
“Failing to plan is planning to fail, and how you train is how you will respond,” said Lt. Altenhofen. “Be vigilant, pay attention to things that look out of place, intervene early, notify, communicate, document these things.”
The principle of either to run, hide, or fight was also brought up. Developing a survival mindset where you run away from immediate danger, hide by barricading, or fight back when cornered by using whatever…
