Fairhope Police: Why you may see officers in tactical gear and hear gunfire today

Olivia Wilson

March 22, 2024 at 12:11 PM·1 min read

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.

LOCATION OF TRAINING EXERCISE:

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.”

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WKRG News 5.

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