Red River Valley SWAT Team to conduct joint monthly training exercise

(West Fargo, ND) -- The Red River Valley SWAT Team is set to host a joint training exercise Thursday evening.

The training is set to take place at 5:30 p.m. near the 7800 block of 52nd Ave. W. The exercise is expected to last until 8:30 p.m.

You may see SWAT Team members, along with other law enforcement officers carrying firearms; however, no live rounds will be used during the training exercise. You may also hear loud noises, yelling, and see several SWAT vehicles in the area with activated emergency lights. There is no safety concern to the public or surrounding area.

If you have a concern or need to speak to the SWAT Team, you're asked to please contact the Red River Regional Dispatch Center at (701) 451-7660 and ask to speak with one of the training facilitators at the training site.

This is a closed training event, meaning the public is not invited to attend.