Palos Park, IL – Residents in Palos Park may notice increased police activity Wednesday night as officers take part in tactical training exercises near the 9000 block of West 123rd Street.
According to the Palos Park Police Department, the drills are part of ongoing monthly training designed to sharpen officers’ communication and response skills during high-risk situations. The department emphasized that the training includes realistic, scenario-based exercises using live role players to simulate real-world conditions.
Officials said residents should not be alarmed if they see additional police presence or hear activity in the area. These exercises are strictly for training purposes and are not related to any active incident.
“Training like this is important to our team,” the department stated in its release. “It helps ensure we are ready for every situation.”
Residents are encouraged to plan accordingly if traveling near the training zone tonight. No road closures or disruptions have been reported at this time.
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