The Secaucus Police Department will hold an active shooter drill at the Meadowlands Exposition Center next Thursday, Police Chief Dennis Miller announced.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
“Although the Secaucus Police Department routinely trains in active shooter response, I feel the effectiveness of that training needs to be tested under the most realistic conditions possible,” Miller said in a statement.
“Tactical professionals from the New Jersey State Police and the Hudson County Regional SWAT Team will evaluate and critique my officers’ response and actions during the drill, which will only enhance our effectiveness and maximize the safety of both the citizenry and our first responders.”
The scenario was developed by the Secaucus Police Department’s Planning, Special Events and Intelligence Section, under the auspices of Capt. Carlos Goyenechea.
It will include a law enforcement response coordinated with other emergency responders and medical personnel during an active shooter event, with the exercise intended to improve the capabilities of all involved.
Residents should expect to see an influx of law enforcement and other first responders starting around 7 a.m. at the Meadowlands Exposition Center and surrounding area, therefore it is recommended that travelers find an alternate route during these hours.
The exercise will also involve the Secaucus Fire Department, as well as EMS from Hudson Regional Hospital.
The Secaucus Office of Emergency Management, Hudson County Office of Emergency Management, New Jersey State Police, and Secaucus Department of Public Works will also participate in the event, which will be include a staging area for credentialed press.
