Heavy police presence expected in Fort Smith during training exercise

The effectiveness of more police presence in the neighborhood goes beyond just the hard crime rates. It's also about increasing...

Heavy police presence expected in Fort Smith during training exercise

"This exercise is part of the department’s ongoing efforts to ensure that our officers are prepared to respond effectively to any situation," FSPD said.

Large police presence expected in Pierre Part for Assumption Sheriff's Office training activity

PIERRE PART - A large police presence is expected Wednesday afternoon near Pierre Part Elementary School while the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office conducts a trainer exercise. There will be a S.W.A.T. training exercise at the Pierre Part Fire House behind the New Pierre Part Fire Department building next to Pierre Part Elementary. During the training exercise, members of the public may hear loud bangs in the area. The bangs are related to the…