Multiple law enforcement agencies are conducting an active shooter drill in July.
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office will conduct the active shooter training drill on Thursday, July 6th from 8:00am to 5:00pm at the Independence High School. The training will focus on emergency response to an active shooter incident on campus and is being staged by the sheriff’s office and local and state emergency responders.
There will be a significant law enforcement presence during the exercise. The exercise is closed to the general public. There will be no road closures during the event. Agencies participating in the exercise include the Coffeyville Police Department, Independence Police Department, Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Independence Fire/EMS, Labette Health, Caney Police Department, Cherryvale Police Department and USD 446.
