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Missing Person Search And Rescue Team Training In Tinley Park Tuesday
A search and rescue team will be at Prairie View Middle School and the residential area nearby for training exercises Tuesday, June 24.
TINLEY PARK, IL —Presence of a search and rescue team in Tinley Park on Tuesday will only be a drill, Village officials said.
The mutual aid training will take place at Prairie View Middle School, 8500 175th St., from 9 a.m. on 3 p.m. The Search & Rescue Strike Team will be in the surrounding residential area and signs will be posted.
The search and rescue team is made up of fire departments across Northern Illinois that specialize in locating missing people. The team utilizes drones, K-9s and an ATV in the field when searching for a missing person. The team trains twice a month to ensure members are regularly practicing their skills.Find out what's happening in Tinley Parkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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