School to host active shooter drill

The Crook County Sheriff’s Office would like to make the public aware that it will be partnering with Sundance High School to conduct an active shooter drill on May 16.

This will be the first practical ALICE drill, a culmination of the last few years of training that has been provided to district students and staff to aid them in dealing with an active shooter situation. It will not involve weapons of any kind.

As this is the first drill, the intention is to focus on procedures and policies as well as the communications practices that are in place and how they work. It will involve real-world scenarios to better facilitate the success of this type of exercise.

The Sheriff’s Office will also be evaluating how law enforcement responds to this type of situation and looking to see if any updates to its plans and procedures are necessary.