Red River Valley SWAT to conduct training exercises on Thursday

Red River SWAT (KFGO file photo)

FARGO (KFGO) – The Red River Valley SWAT Team will be conducting training exercises on Thursday, Dec. 4.

Between noon and 9 p.m. the public could see SWAT team members in the following areas:

• The 50 block of 4th Street North in Fargo from noon until 4 p.m.
• The 9600 block of 39th Street South in Fargo from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m.
• The 100 block of 1st Street in Hickson from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m.

Officers may 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. There will also be several SWAT vehicles with activated emergency lights.

There is no safety concern for the public or surrounding area. If residents have concerns, contact the Red River Regional Dispatch Center by calling 701-451-7660 and ask to speak with one of the training facilitators.