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Emergency training exercises taking place on SFU

Simon Fraser University.
Simon Fraser University. SFU

A section of University Drive will be closed for an RCMP training exercise on the Simon Fraser University campus today.

The training exercise, which will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., is being done to test inter-agency communication protocols, emergency plans and police response.

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Joining the RCMP in the training exercise is the Burnaby Fire Department, BC Ambulance and SFU staff.

Mounties said the exercise will include simulated gun fire and that a section of University Drive north of Terry Fox Field will be closed.

Police are asking the public to stay clear of the participants while they are doing their training exercises.

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