Decatur Police warn of Army training near Decatur

Taylor Mitchell
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DECATUR, Ala (WHNT) — The Decatur Police Department (DPD) is warning residents to expect noise as Army units train near the city this week.

In a post on social media, the department said the elements of the U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command is conducting training in the Decatur area from March 25 to March 29.

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DPD warned residents that aviation assets will be used in the training and that they may hear a high level of noise associated with military aircraft.

According to authorities, the training has been fully coordinated with local government and law enforcement and is not in response to any real-world event. DPD said precautions are in place to protect service members and residents and limit any disruption to the community.

The department said due to the risks involved in the training it will not be open for public viewing.

DPD said anyone with any questions should contact the United States Army Special Operations Aviation Command Public Affairs Office at (910) 907-0960.

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