It's not an invasion force... they are just training!

News Release
OPP

The Northwest Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) will be gathering in Fort Frances to conduct training exercises that will occur between September 11-13, 2011. The OPP has regionally deployed ERT members that, in addition to their regular detachment duties, have specialized training to provide public order, search and rescue, evidence search, VIP security, containment and canine tracking services. ERT members also respond to any other situation that the Regional Commander deems necessary. The most common ERT occurrences are canine tracking and Search and Rescue operations. ERT is a valuable resource to the OPP and the community. The Team provides a rapid, professional response to local emergencies whether searching for a lost child, responding to a natural disaster or a high-risk incident. Each year, ERT members must complete extensive specialized training.

This year, OPP ERT training will encompass a rural and residential component. Residents within the community of Fort Frances living west of McIrvine Road and Colonization Road West can expect to see ERT members practicing their skills. These police officers will be in a green tactital uniform and will be utilizing specialized police equipment while conducting their training. The local training will include tactical operations, canine tracking, and search and rescue exercises.

The OPP takes pride in our varied policing services and how effectively the services are delivered to our communities. This training will have miminal impact on the community and we appreciate your patience while the training takes place. Any questions concerning the training may be forwarded to the Fort Frances OPP Detachment.