The Red River Valley Special Weapons and Tactical (SWAT) team is set to hold a public‑safety training exercise this Thursday in two North Dakota locations.
Training schedule and sites
At 12:30 p.m., the team will begin drills at 342 Langer Ave. S. in Casselton, continuing until 4:00 p.m. The same officers will reconvene at 4:30 p.m. at the Fargo Water Treatment Plant, 435 14th Ave. S., wrapping up the session by 8:30 p.m.
Who’s participating
The SWAT unit is composed of officers from the Fargo, West Fargo, and Moorhead police departments, as well as deputies from Cass and Clay counties and personnel from North Dakota State University.
What the public should expect
According to the release, team members may be seen carrying firearms and moving around the exterior of the training sites. While no live rounds will be used, residents can anticipate loud noises and yelling during the exercises.
Public access and contact information
The training is not open to the public. Anyone with concerns or questions is encouraged to call the on‑site training facilitator at 701‑451‑7660.
Original reporting: InForum (Fargo section) — read the source article.
