New Phila police training at High School

The New Philadelphia City School District and the New Philadelphia Police Department are working together to enhance safety protocols in the district.  On Saturday August 20 and Sunday, August 21, the police department will be doing training in the school buildings from 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m.  Ray Avenue will be closed during this time, on both days between 3rd St. NW and 4th St. NW.  The student parking lot on Ray Avenue will also be utilized by the department during this time.  This training will enable the department to simulate their response to threats including that of an active shooter.