OPP to conduct training exercise at Lakehead University Orillia
During Fall Reading Week, Lakehead University and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be hosting a mock active threat exercise on the Orillia campus - Friday, October 13, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Tuesday, October 3, 2017 - Orillia, ON
On Friday October 13, 2017 the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will conduct a training exercise code named “Timberwolf” at Lakehead University in the City of Orillia.
Timberwolf will take place on October 13, 2017 The activity will involve community partners such as Orillia OPP, Central Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), Central Region In-Service Training (IST), Simcoe County Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Orillia Fire and Lakehead University staff and students.
It is a simulated active threat designed to test the training of emergency services and school staff. In addition to testing the training, the exercise will aid in:
- Testing and validating existing plans, procedures, training, equipment and interagency communication;
- Improving interagency response, coordination and operation;
- Identifying gaps in training, resources and procedures as well as identify areas for improvement;
- Improving individual, organizational and community performance through practice; and
- Demonstrating community and organizational resolve to adequately prepare for, and respond to emergencies of all types.
In the fall of 2016, members of Orillia OPP Detachment attended school board protocol training together with local emergency services and support agencies. All Ontario schools are required to complete lockdown drills twice annually, as mandated by the Safe Schools Act. Officers receive yearly instruction on Immediate Rapid Deployment (IRD) at the OPP In-Service Training (IST). The Emergency Service partners train in various situations with multiple casualties and scene management. Operation “Timberwolf” is a unique opportunity for these groups to train together. The exercise will focus on prevention of school violence and ensuring an effective, collaborative response in the event of a real threat.
The Orillia OPP and our Emergency Services partners are extremely grateful for this opportunity provided by Lakehead University. We are hoping these training exercises will set the bar for what we should all be striving for and that is safe communities and a secure Ontario.
Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or visit Crime Stoppers at: www.crimestopperssdm.com or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).