MANITOWOC – The City of Manitowoc is hosting an active shooter (or killer) drill on Friday.
The event will run from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Manitowoc City Hall, 900 Quay St., and is open to police and fire personnel from throughout Manitowoc County.
According to a press release, the public should be aware that there will be many police cars, fire trucks and ambulances at City Hall during that period.
Quay Street is closed from South 10th Street, just west of The Fat Seagull restaurant.
South Ninth Street at Franklin Street will be closed, but people will still have access to surrounding businesses.
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This type of training is conducted annually in Manitowoc County to train police, fire, EMS and dispatch personnel in active response to murderers.
Last year’s event was held at Hope Church and was hosted by the Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Office and the Rockwood Fire Department.
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This year’s event is being coordinated by retired Manitowoc Fire Chief Bill Manis.
The City of Manitowoc, Burger Boat Company and the Wisconsin Maritime Museum provided access to their facilities for the event. Call Manitowoc Police Lt. Robert Arps at 920-686-6592 for information.
Contact reporter Patti Zarling at pzarling@gannett.com or call 920-606-2575. Follow her on X @PGPattiZarling and on Instagram @PGPatti.
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