Article: DISASTER DRILL HELD IN WEST CARROLLTON

Mock incident teaches lessons from Columbine tragedy

WEST CARROLLTON - More than 500 people will continue today with a mock critical incident at West Carrollton High School to prepare police, fire and emergency medical services personnel to respond to a crisis.

Sgt. Doug Woodard of the West Carrollton Police Department, who has been planning the comprehensive regional training exercise for more than a year, wants to prepare for an emergency similar to the student shootings at Columbine High School five years ago.

"The goal is to reduce the loss of life and the number and severity of injuries," he said.

West Carrollton Principal Millie Chamberlin offered the high school as a site after ...

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