Hillsborough To Conduct Active Shooter Drill

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — Do not be alarmed if you see a lot of emergency vehicles and personnel at the municipal complex on Oct. 21.

Employees of the Municipal Complex, including the Library and Board of Education offices will be participating in an Active Shooter Response Training exercise on Friday, Oct. 21.

The building will be closed to the public from approximately 9 a.m. until noon, while the training exercise is taking place.

“A little over two years ago, the first of this type of drill was conducted here at the complex. It is in the interest of safety for Township employees and visitors that a refresher training be conducted to reinforce what was previously taught during an emergency situation,” stated Mayor Frank DelCore.

The goal of the training exercise is to prepare employees in the event an active shooter should enter the complex.

“It is critical in these circumstances that our employees understand how the police and other first responders will respond in the event of an active shooter or other similar threat,” added DelCore.

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