THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT RELEASE
The Danville Police Department in cooperation with the following agencies, will be conducting a large-scale critical incident training scenario at Danville Highs School on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. Agencies or businesses partnering or attending are The Danville Fire Department, City of Danville Street Department, Danville Mass Transit, 911 Communications, Carle Ambulance, AMT Ambulance, OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center, Danville School District 118, The Salvation Army, Vermilion County Health Department, Vermilion County Emergency Management Agency, Vermilion County Coroner’s Office, and possibly some Vermilion County Volunteer Fire and Ambulance agencies.
Deputy Chief Terry McCord explained further to Neuhoff Media, saying that numerous entities are involved.
Audio PlayerAUDIO: This is basically going to be a scenario where an active shooter is happening at Danville High School. It’s going to be in partnership with the Danville Police Department, the Danville Fire Department, CARLE Ambulance will be there, A&T Ambulance; OSF is involved in this. We’ll involve our City of Danville Street Department; we’re working on our communication with other agencies.
The public and community should expect to see several emergency vehicles and first responders in the area of Danville High School at 202 E. Fairchild St. during this scenario. For safety and training purposes, the Danville Police Department would request the public to stay clear of the area. As we attempt to enhance the quality of life and safety for District 118 and our community, the Danville Police Department will continue to train, collaborate, and partner with as many agencies as possible as we continue to strive to be an efficient and professional police department. The alliance we have built with this list of agencies is valuable beyond measure.
