Police Presence Increased At Plainfield Church, Academy Due To Training

PLAINFIELD, IL — An increased police presence Wednesday at St. Mary Immaculate Church and Menta Academy is due to training exercises, Plainfield police said.

Marked and unmarked squad cars will be present until 4 p.m. Wednesday at the church, on Route 59, and the school, located about 2.5 miles away on Wallin Drive.

"This is a planned training exercise and there is no cause for concern," police said in an alert on Facebook. "These exercises help our officers stay prepared, sharpen their skills, and continue serving our community safely and effectively."