Lieutenant Greg Carson of the Conyers Police Department is conducting a multi-agency training event on Oct. 24, at 9:30 a.m., at Springfield Baptist Church, 1873 Iris Drive SE, Conyers.
Carson said the church asked the Police Department to conduct an active shooter/hostage preparedness event at their location to help educate and prepare their congregation in the event of a crisis as well as provide law enforcement a training opportunity. Covington Police, Newton County Sheriff’s Office and DeKalb SWAT teams will also be participating.