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2018 Charlottesville Regional Tabletop Exercise Photos

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in coordination with the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Va. convened the second Regional Tabletop Exercise for Institutions of Higher Education (RTTX).

Building upon the success of the National Seminar and Tabletop Exercise (NTTX) and the inaugural 2018 Philadelphia RTTX, the 2018 Charlottesville RTTX is the second time the Department has offered this event, which brought together more than 125 leaders representing various campus functions from 33 institutions of higher education from across the Virginia area.

Focusing on a soft target incident, specifically campus unrest caused by a controversial speaker, the one-day event explored and tested the participating colleges and universities’ emergency preparedness efforts through a moderated exercise scenario and an after-action session.

2018 Charlottesville RTTX table sign for the University of Virginia.
The 2018 Charlottesville RTTX was conducted at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Va. The sign marks the host institution's table.  (DHS Photo by Office of Academic Engagement/Released)

The 2018 Charlottesville RTTX was conducted at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Va. (OAE/DHS)

Exercise facilitator conducts the 2018 Charlottesville Regional Tabletop Exercise
Exercise facilitator Kevin O'Prey conducts the 2018 Charlottesville Regional Tabletop Exercise at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Va.  (DHS Photo by Office of Academic Engagement /Released)

2018 Charlottesville RTTX participants listen to exercise facilitators during the exercise.
More than 115 attendees from 30 institutions of higher education participated in the 2018 Charlottesville RTTX.  (DHS Photo by Office of Academic Engagement/Released)

Exercise facilitator Kevin O'Prey conducts the 2018 Charlottesville Regional Tabletop Exercise at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Va. (OAE/DHS)

Participants work together to identify vulnerabilities on campus at the 2018 Charlottesville RTTX.
Campus representatives work through the 2018 Charlottesville Regional Tabletop Exercise scenario.  (DHS Photo by Office of Academic Engagement/Released)

Campus representatives work through the 2018 Charlottesville Regional Tabletop Exercise scenario. ​​​​​​​(OAE/DHS)

Last Updated: 12/01/2023
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