Police in Bartow will be conducting active shooter training at the high school today and tomorrow.
Police say the exercise is designed to train officers on responding to an active shooter threat at the school.
Residents may hear some loud noises and see emergency vehicles in the area between now and 5:30 pm, but police stress this just an exercise, and no live firing will be utilized.
The Bartow Fire Department will also be involved in the exercise.
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