Swynnerton training exercise to test response to public disorder
Public order incident roles will be part of the day
A significant training exercise is set to take place today, 19th March, in Swynnerton, focused on improving responses to public order situations.
Exercise Shieldline will commence at 8am, involving various officers and staff based in the south of the county.
The aim is to role-play aspects of a public disorder incident to evaluate emergency response effectiveness.
Firearms officers and other police support staff will participate, with a command structure established at Stafford police headquarters.
Armed policing Chief Inspector Chris Cotton assured that unusual activity observed in Stafford and Stone would likely be related to the exercise.
“We would like to reassure the community that any unusual activity you may see in the Stafford and Stone area on 19 March is likely to be part of this training exercise, which is vital to ensure our readiness to respond to emergency public order call-outs.
"I would like to thank local people for their ongoing support and understanding as we carry out this exercise and hope it demonstrates how we are committed to working with partners to deliver the best possible response to protect the public from harm.”