See Video Of Active Shooter Drill Happening Now At Secaucus Library

SECAUCUS, NJ — The Secaucus Police Department, along with other town first responders, are holding an active shooter drill Wednesday at the Secaucus Library.

The drill is happening now; see video from the library, from News 12: https://newjersey.news12.com/s...

The drill is being done at the library main branch, 1379 Paterson Plank Road. Residents should expect to see law enforcement starting around 7 a.m. Wednesday at the library, which will be closed all day.

The exercise will also involve the Secaucus Fire Department, as well as EMS from Secaucus University Hospital. The Secaucus Office of Emergency Management, Hudson County Office of Emergency Management, and Secaucus Department of Public Works will also participate.

“Although the Secaucus Police Department routinely trains in active shooter response, I feel the effectiveness of that training needs to be tested under the most realistic conditions possible,” Chief Dennis Miller said. “Tactical professionals from the Hudson County Regional SWAT team will evaluate and critique my officers’ response and actions during the drill, which will only enhance our effectiveness and maximize the safety of both the citizenry and our first responders.”

The scenario was developed by the Secaucus Police Department’s Planning, Special Events and Intelligence Section, under the auspices of Captain Kimberly Elphick.

It will include a law enforcement response coordinated with other emergency responders and medical personnel during an Aactive shooter event. The exercise is intended to improve the capabilities of all involved.