OPP to conduct emergency response training at Clinton, Ont. school on Friday

A sign saying "Training Exercise" is seen in this image from police. (Source: Huron County OPP)

Huron County OPP are advising the public not to be alarmed by an extra police presence at St. Annes Catholic Secondary School on Friday due to emergency response training.

According to a news release, members of the Huron County OPP, West Region OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit, West Region OPP Emergency Response Team, and West Region OPP In-Service Training are partnering with the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board on Friday to conduct emergency response training at St. Annes Catholic Secondary School in Clinton.

The school will be closed to students as that Friday is a PA day.

Police say emergency responders will be conducting training exercises pertaining to “scenarios involving high risk situations including active attackers.”

Training is planned to begin at 9 a.m. and will continue until approximately 3:30 p.m.

Police add members of the public will notice several emergency response vehicles and personnel in and around the school properties.

“Integrated response training plays a crucial role in public and officer safety. Police-school collaboration enhances our emergency preparedness and supports community safety and wellbeing,” said Insp. Laura Lee Brown, Huron OPP detachment commander.