Narragansett Police To Conduct Active Shooting Training At Pier School

NARRAGANSETT, RI — Residents might notice a police presence or hear loud noises near the Pier School on South Pier Road this coming week as officers participate in an active shooter training, the Narragansett Police Department said in a news release Friday.

The training, which happens annually, will take place Monday through Wednesday between around 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day and will not disrupt traffic in the area, police said.

"Community members should know that this is a standard training exercise and that there is no danger or cause for concern," according to police.

Police also shared the FBI's "Run, Hide, Fight" principles to help people learn how they can stay safe while they wait for authorities to arrive in the case of an attack:

• Run: This option begins with being aware of your environment prior to any active, hostile act occurring, including alternate exits and escape routes. Go quickly and cautiously, leaving your belongings behind and not stopping until you are in a safe location. Follow all instructions from law enforcement.
• Hide: If there is no safe escape route, find a hiding place out of the attacker's view. Find ways to prevent the attacker from having access to you and others around you by locking the door and barricading your hiding place.
• Fight: As a last resort, people can work together to fight back using available objects to attempt to incapacitate an attacker.