Hanscom Air Force Base to Conduct 'Active Shooter' Training Friday

Hanscom Air Force Base on Friday will conduct an “active shooter” training exercise.

Officials said the event will be used to evaluate the base’s readiness to respond to such a threat. Emergency responders from Hanscom’s surrounding communities may participate.

“During this exercise there will be interruptions to regular activities, including disruption to traffic and closure of facilities,” officials said in a statement.

Photo: A previous “active shooter” training exercise at Hanscom Air Force Base. (Credit: Rick Berry/U.S. Air Force)