UConn Police, Local Law Enforcement to Conduct Training Exercise in Storrs

The following is a press release courtesy of the Town of Mansfield on behalf of the UConn Police Department:

The UConn Police Department will be conducting a training exercise on the Depot Campus in the Depot C building starting on Monday, July 29, and running through Friday, Aug. 2. 

Certain areas will be cordoned off around the Depot C building to limit access to people not involved in the training exercise, and there will be a large police presence in the area. 

The training is expected to start at 8 a.m. and continue through 6 p.m. each day.

The exercise will consist of drills to help prepare UConn Police personnel and surrounding law enforcement agencies to respond to a simulated "active shooter" incident. The drills are simulated and do not present a safety hazard to the participants or community members.

The University of Connecticut Police Department thanks you in advance for your support during this exercise. Your partnership helps to enhance the safety of our entire community.

Barbara R. O'Connor

Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police