COLLINSVILLE – Last week, the Collinsville Police Department, working with more than a dozen other local agencies and the Collinsville Community Unit School District #10, conducted a multi-agency active-shooter drill at Dorris Intermediate School.
Collinsville Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Reis, who organized the training exercise, said the drill was designed to strengthen coordination among responding agencies during a high-risk incident.
“The recent Active Shooter Drill proved to be a highly effective joint exercise, bringing together multiple fire and law enforcement agencies in a coordinated, mission-focused effort.
The Collinsville Fire and Police Departments led the operation, establishing a strong command presence, clear communication, and efficient incident management throughout the scenario,” Reis said.
Reis said the training provided hands-on experience intended to improve unified response tactics across agencies.
“The training offered valuable, hands-on experience that enhanced interagency coordination and reinforced unified response tactics. Participants demonstrated a high level of professionalism, adaptability, and dedication to public safety under realistic conditions. Overall, the exercise underscored the critical importance of collaborative planning, leadership, and preparedness in managing complex, high-risk incidents,” he said.
