'Active Shooter' Training Taking Place in Easton Area Schools

Schools in the Easton Area School District are participating in "active shooter" training exercises this week and next, according to an alert sent out to parents Tuesday morning.

The school district is teaming up with local law enforcement to conduct the training, which will take place later in the day after students have been dismissed from the buildings, according to an automated telephone message sent to parents today.

Training is set for the week of May 20 and the week of May 27, school officials stated in the alert.