Emergency preparedness drill at Pueblo East High School Friday, district says to expect increased police presence

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) -- District 60 and the Pueblo Police Department are planning an emergency preparedness drill at Pueblo East High School this week.

The district says the drill will take place at 8 a.m. on Friday and last around three hours. According to officials, it is to help district leaders, police and other agencies be prepared in the event an actual threat or incident at their schools.

The district is warning people who live near Pueblo East High School that there will be a higher volume of police and other first responders because of the drill.

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