Hear Gunfire at Indian Point? It's Just a Training Exercise

CORTLANDT, NY – Security officers will be participating in a scheduled training drill at the Indian Point Energy Center during parts of the day and evening on June 29. The training drills will involve simulated attack scenarios intended to be as realistic as possible. Members of the public may hear what appears to be gunfire from simulated weapons systems used during the exercises.

It's been a busy week for Indian Point. Unit 2 was shut down by operators Monday after a speed regulation failure on a pump. Unit 3 came back online last week after leaking o-rings were replaced in the reactor.

Local law enforcement agencies have been informed of the upcoming training events.

Security officers will be using Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement Systems (MILES) gear during the drill. These systems involve special laser weaponry, which duplicates the effects, including sound, of live ammunition. MILES gear is used for military and counter-terrorism training across the country.

Indian Point Energy Center, in Buchanan, N.Y., is home to two operating nuclear power plants, Unit 2 and Unit 3, which generate approximately 2,000 megawatts of electricity for homes, business and public facilities in New York City and Westchester County.

SEE:

• Indian Point Seals Replaced, Reactor 3 Returned to Service
• Operators Shut Down Indian Point 2