Active Shooter Training Highlighted In Morris Plains Back-To-School Preparation

MORRIS PLAINS, NJ — In order to improve school safety protocols, members of the Morris Plains Police Department participated in additional lessons on how to protect, fight, and survive in the aftermath of a tragedy to prepare for the upcoming school year.

Officers received training in tactical medical care as well as active shooter situations. "Although recent tragic events have brought this conversation to the forefront," Morris Plains Police Chief Michael Koroski said, "the safety of our children and our School's faculty and staff will always be one of our highest priorities."

The two training exercises were completed in collaboration with the Morris County Sheriff's Office and the Morris County Office of Emergency Management in order to take a proactive approach to school violence."The training we completed yesterday only enhances the preventative measures and plans we already have in place," Koroski said.

Koroski acknowledged that returning to school can be stressful for parents and guardians, but that the police department has been working with Morris Plains School Superintendent Mark Maire to ensure that the school remains a safe place.

"Mark Maire and I understand that learning cannot take place without our students and teachers feeling safe. Parents must also be reassured that they are sending their children into a safe and secure school building," Koroski said.

Parents are encouraged to support school safety initiatives by reporting suspicious events to the police or school administrators, such as concerning social media content.

School starts for all students in the Morris Plains School District on Sept. 6.