The Danville Police Department will be hosting a large-scale training exercise on Friday, Dec. 13 and again the following week from December 16-19 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Averett University Student Center (132 Woodland Drive).
These exercises are happening during a week of no operations or students at the school.
During this training exercise, the public can expect to see a heavy first responder presence around the school in addition to the Danville Sheriff’s Office, Danville Fire Department, Danville Life Saving Crew, and other medical, and emergency management personnel.
Woodland Drive from West Main Street to Townes Street will be closed each day during the training hours. Townes Street will be closed from Woodland Drive to Robertson Drive.
Surrounding residents and businesses have been notified about this training.