3/10/14 - The public will notice increased activity and a large number of emergency vehicles around the shuttered Latson Road elementary school starting Wednesday. The county-wide training will simulate a security breach at the school and active shooter situation with increased focus on rapid victim extraction. Safe Schools Coordinator Patrick Sidge says the training helps the district prepare for such an incident and make sure policies and procedures are in place for administrators and staff, as well as what to expect upon the arrival of emergency service providers along with their roles and responsibilities. Sidge tells WHMI the hallways of schools can be complex and confusing so the training will offer an excellent opportunity before the building comes down to prepare for such situations. The public can expect to see many emergency vehicles in the area surrounding the old Latson Road Elementary school as well as mobile command and individuals in uniforms during the course of the training, which will last from Wednesday through Saturday. (JK)
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