LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — The University of Kentucky Police Department is recruiting community volunteers to participate in a full-scale crisis training exercise scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 20.

The exercise will provide officers and first responders in the Lexington area with an opportunity to train for high-stress, realistic emergency scenarios. UKPD is seeking volunteers to fill various roles, including victim actors, setup and takedown assistance, and food service support.

Volunteers must be available from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 20. Those interested can register at go.uky.edu/crisis-exercise through Friday, Nov. 14. Registered volunteers will receive additional information via email.

The training allows first responders to conduct drills that cannot be performed while classes a

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