Police Warn Of Increased Prescence In Westfield For Training

WESTFIELD, NJ — Authorities warn about an increased presence of emergency vehicles and responders due to full-scale training exercises in Westfield this week.

The training for for members of the Westfield Police, Fire and Volunteer Rescue Squad will be from Tuesday, April 2 to Saturday, April 6 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Holy Trinity School.

The first responders will use both sides of the school on First Street and Watterson Street. Holy Trinity School is closed for Easter Break this week so no students or staff will be onsite.

"During this time, you may see an increased number of emergency vehicles, increased number of emergency responders, and police personnel walking the grounds of Holy Trinity School with training weapons. You may also hear yelling and the sounds of crashing and/or banging," said Town of Westfield, NJ Police Department.

This training will provide an improved response by all Westfield emergency responders in the event of a large-scale incident.

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