Kennewick police trains for active shooter scenarios at local schools

KENNEWICK, Wash. – The Kennewick Police Department conducted active shooter training exercises at Bethlehem Church and School this week.

The drills simulate real-life active shooter situations . Sergeant Michael Rosane with the Kennewick Police Department explained that the training emphasizes police responses, stopping threats, and post-incident actions such as treating injuries and evacuating buildings.

“Every year, we do it at a different Kennewick school. In fact, this year we're at one of our private schools,” Sgt. Rosane said. “The opportunity to train in the schools also gives the officers the layout of the buildings and a real-life situation where they would respond to.”

School safety has been a major priority for the Kennewick School District and the Kennewick Police Depa