Red River Valley SWAT to conduct training exercises in Fargo and West Fargo

(Fargo, ND) — The Red River Valley SWAT Team will be conducting training exercises the following dates and locations:

Monday, June 24, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the 300 block of 4th St. N. in Fargo.

Tuesday, June 25, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the 600 block of 3rd St. N. and 300 block of 5th St. N. in Fargo.

Thursday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the 300 block of 4th St. N., the 600 block of 3rd St. N. and 300 block of 5th St. N. in Fargo and from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. in the 600 block of Morrison Street in West Fargo.

SWAT Team members may be seen carrying firearms and moving around the exterior of a building.

A representative with the Fargo Police Department said 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, according to the police department.

Residents who have concerns or questions are asked to contact the Red River Regional Dispatch Center by calling 701.451.7660, 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.

 

 

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