JPD holds SWAT trainings around town
Published 9:23 pm Friday, July 22, 2016
The Juneau Police Department will be doing SWAT training around Juneau today and Saturday.
JPD said in a news release that approximately 20 local, state and federal law enforcement officials will be participating in the tactical training.
The training exercises will take place at various schools and a private residence, the release said. The exact location of all the trainings will not disclosed, JPD spokesman Lt. David Campbell said, citing a need to protect the identities of any undercover officers.
JPD said that officers will be dressed in tactical police clothing and armed with long guns during the planned exercises.
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