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Cops Swarming at Darien High School? Relax, It’s a Training Exercise for the Next Three Monday Nights

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Darien police will be conducting a training exercise at Darien High School for the next three Monday nights, from 6 to 10 p.m.

“Be advised that this is a training exercise only and is NOT based on any current or active threat to the town of Darien or the school system,” DHS principal Ellen Dunn said in a message emailed Friday afternoon to DHS staff and parents. Dunn added, “The training will be confined to the first and second floors of the B Wing section of the high school.” Here’s the full text of the email:

DHS staff and families,

The Darien Police Department will be conducting scenario based training at the high school during three Monday nights in March. The training will revolve around responding to an active threat inside of the school. Be advised that this is a training exercise only and is NOT based on any current or active threat to the town of Darien or the school system.