Increased Police Presence At School In Region Only Drill, Officers Say

An increase in law enforcement presence at a Hudson Valley school campus is only a drill, police said.

The drill is being held at Mahopac High School, Middle School, and Falls School.
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11/12/2024 10:50 a.m.

The drill was held in Putnam County beginning on Tuesday morning, Nov. 12 at the Mahopac High School/Middle School/Falls School campus on Baldwin Place Road, the Carmel Police Department announced just after 8:45 a.m.

Despite the increased police presence, there is "no danger" to the schools or community and "no cause for alarm," the department said.

"This is only a DRILL. Thank you," police added. The drill was finished by 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday.

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