City of Fargo, ND

04/24/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 04/24/2024 08:38

Red River Valley SWAT to Conduct Training Exercise on Wednesday, April 24

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Red River Valley SWAT to Conduct Training Exercise on Wednesday, April 24

Training to take place from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m.

04/24/2024

The Red River Valley SWAT Team will be conducting a training exercise in the 600 block of 3rd St. N. in Fargo on Wednesday, April 24 from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m.

SWAT Team members will be seen carrying firearms and moving around the exterior of a building; 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 to the public or surrounding area.

If residents have a concern or need to speak to the SWAT Team, please 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.