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Officers can learn how to respond to radiological emergencies, thefts

Posted at 9:24 am January 20, 2023
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Consolidated Nuclear Security, which operates Y-12 National Security Complex, had a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Emergency Response Training Facility on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

A new center in west Oak Ridge will train law enforcement officers how to respond to radiological emergencies or potential thefts of radioactive materials.

The Y-12 National Security Complex had a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Emergency Response Training Facility on Monday, January 9.

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Filed Under: Front Page News, Police and Fire, Premium Content, Slider, U.S. Department of Energy, Y-12, Y-12 National Security Complex Tagged With: CNS, Consolidated Nuclear Security, Dan Sisto, Daniel Ruskey, Emergency Response Training Facility, first responder training, Morris Hassler, National Nuclear Security Administration, NNSA, radioactive materials, radiological emergencies, Rich Tighe, Simulated Nuclear and Radiological Activities Facility, Wade Creswell, Warren Gooch, Y-12 National Security Complex

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