State and Local Police Drill To Keep Students Safe

More than 75 law enforcement officials participated in an exercise Friday that simulated a gunman in the halls of a school.

State police coordinated the drill with help from Parkesburg and West Fallowfield police, the county Department of Emergency Services and Cochranville Fire Company.

The drill took place at the Octorara Area School District Building, and teachers and district administrators participated. Students were off from school that day and did not participate, said state police Trooper Corey Monthei.

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