GREENWICH, CT — The Greenwich Police Department announced that its Emergency Services Unit will conduct a scheduled training exercise on Friday, Oct. 16.
The training is slated to take place at Island Beach from approximately 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
"During the training exercise, residents and boaters in the surrounding area may hear loud noises or observe smoke originating from the island," police said in an announcement. "These activities are part of a planned law enforcement training exercise and do not pose a threat to public safety."
The GPD said the training has been coordinated with the town of Greenwich, including the Department of Marine Operations, "to ensure the exercise is conducted safely and with minimal disruption to the surrounding community."
The training will allow the department to maintain "operational readiness and enhance their ability to respond to critical incidents."
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