Rye PD will be conducting live tactical drills at the Rye High School/Middle School building next week on Tuesday, August 8, Wednesday, August 9 and Thursday, August 10 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
There will be a large police vehicle presence at the RHS/RMS campus on these days and the drills will include the use of blank ammunition. Blanks generate a muzzle flash and an explosive sound like an actual gunshot. The school and PD are telling residents to not be alarmed if they hear loud sounds emanating from the school building on those days.
Last summer, MyRye.com accompanied Rye PD during their forcible entry and active shooter training on the RHS/RMS campus.
In a note to families, Rye City School District Superintendent Eric Byrne said “These training drills are incredibly important in ensuring that our police officers are familiar with the layout of the school buildings.”
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the drills, please contact Lieutenant Hein at the Rye Police Department at 914-967-1234, ext. 0. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
