Fairhope Police: Why you may see officers in tactical gear and hear gunfire today
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — If you live near Coastal Alabama Community College, you may hear gunfire and see officers in tactical gear today, according to the Fairhope Police Department.
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But don’t worry; there’s a good reason for that, News 5 has learned.
The FPD posted on Facebook that their department is holding a training exercise at Coastal Alabama Community College today, March 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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According to the post, gunfire will be stimulated during the drill.
In addition, residents may see officers competing in tactical gear.
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Officials with the department emphasized, “PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A TRAINING EXERCISE ONLY.”
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