Today, December 21, from approximately 12:00-4:00 p.m. the Grand Forks Regional SWAT Team, in conjunction with the Crookston Police Department, will be training in the 300 block of Hurlbut St. in Crookston near the intersection with Holly Ave.
This training will be a SIMULATED critical incident response scenario.
During this training you may see and hear the following:
- SWAT Operators, Uniformed Personnel, Training Officers,
- SWAT Vehicles, Fully-Marked and Un-Marked Law Enforcement vehicles,
- Yelling/shouting,
- Simulated gunfire,
The following is not intended to be a part of the training:
- Police Sirens,
- Light/Sound Distraction Devices,
- Outside exercises
One Crookston Police Officer is a member of the SWAT team and one officer is a member of the Crisis Negotiation Team. These teams are part of the larger Grand Forks Regional Special Operations Group that also consists of a Bomb and Explosive Response Team, Unmanned Aerial Systems Team, and Water Rescue and Recovery Team.
If you have any questions or would like further explanation of the training, please call the Crookston Police Department at 218-281-3111.
