Hillsboro, OR – Residents near Hillsboro High School may notice a heavy law enforcement and emergency response presence Sunday and Monday, December 29 and 30, as agencies across Washington County conduct a large-scale active threat training exercise.
According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, the live-action simulated training will take place at Hillsboro High School and include police vehicles, fire engines, and tactical teams. Officials emphasize the activity is strictly a training exercise and does not involve any real threat to the community.
The drill is being hosted by the Washington County Tactical Negotiations Team (TNT), a specialized interagency unit trained to respond to high-risk, hazardous situations where conventional police tactics may not be sufficient. The exercise is designed to improve coordination, response time, and communication during critical incidents.
The TNT team—also known as SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics)—includes deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, officers from the Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard, and Tualatin Police Departments, along with medics from Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue.
During the training, residents may hear loud noises or observe officers in tactical gear entering and exiting school facilities. Officials say these elements are part of realistic scenario-based preparation and should not cause alarm.
The Sheriff’s Office encourages community members to share this information with neighbors to prevent unnecessary 911 calls and confusion. Drivers in the area should also be prepared for temporary traffic slowdowns near the school campus during training hours.
Authorities say exercises like this are critical to ensuring first responders are prepared for emergencies while maintaining public safety.
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