Police conduct active shooter training in Janesville

Numerous agencies involved

Published On: Feb 25 2013 11:44:56 AM CST
JANESVILLE, Wis. -

Police agencies will conduct rapid response training at a church in Janesville on Monday and Tuesday, according to the Janesville Police Department.

The rapid response training at Emmanual Church, at 4224 Whilden Ct., will take place between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day.

The training is aimed at preparing police for an active shooter situation. No live ammunition will be used, but police said they’ll be using blank rounds that could sound like live rounds.

Police from Janesville, Jefferson, Whitewater, Delavan and the Rock County Sheriff’s Office are all participating.

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