Northeast Community College will collaborate with the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Office and Booneville Police Department for active shooter training on July 21 and 22 at Patterson Hall, according to college officials.
The exercise aims to enhance preparedness and coordination among law enforcement and campus safety personnel. College officials emphasized that the training is scheduled and there is no threat to the campus.
Students, staff, and visitors may notice increased law enforcement presence during the exercise. The college asked for cooperation and understanding as it conducts the safety drill to improve campus security.
Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.
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