Red River Valley SWAT to Conduct Training Exercises on Thursday, August 15

Red River Valley SWAT to Conduct Training Exercises on Thursday, August 15

Training to take place throughout the day in various locations in Fargo

08/14/2024

The Red River Valley SWAT Team will be conducting training exercises at the following times and locations on Thursday, August 15:

• 500 block of 3rd Ave. N., from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m.
• 300 block of 4th St. N., from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m.
• 600 block of 23rd St. N., from 12:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.
• 1800 block of University Dr. N., from 4:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
• 600 block of 4th St. N., from 4:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.

SWAT Team members may be seen carrying firearms and moving around the exterior of buildings; however, no live rounds will be used during the training exercise. The public can expect to hear loud noises and yelling in the area. Additionally, there will be several SWAT vehicles in the area with activated emergency lights. There is no safety concern for the public or surrounding area.

If residents have concerns, please contact the Red River Regional Dispatch Center and ask to speak with one of the training facilitators at the training site.

This is a closed training exercise and is not open to members of the media or the general public.