NOTE DATE CHANGE: The FBI will hold a situational awareness symposium to train people in houses of worship how to respond to emergencies such as a potential shooter. The Charleston event will be held on Monday, October 12 from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul on 126 Coming Street.

The Columbia field office of the FBI has been holding symposiums across the state since the June 17 mass shooting at Emanuel AME Church. Nine worshippers died in the attack during a Bible study.

The FBI encourages all clergy and lay leaders from Charleston and surrounding communities to attend. Agents will share the latest information and lessons from past situations in an effort to help mitigate potential emergencies, according to a media release.

Topics include identifying an active shooter and pre-incident behavioral indicators; dealing with national news; supporting victims, families and officers involved; crisis management; and the use of explosive devices by active shooters.

Inquiries can be made to Denise M. Taiste, with the community relations unit, at (803) 551-4352 or by email at [email protected].