On September 15, 2016 the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) will be conducting a Search and Rescue Team (SIRT) training day in the Town of Oakville.

The event will occur between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and will include the area south of the 407, east of Bronte Road, north of William Halton Parkway, and west of Neyagawa Boulevard. William Halton Parkway is a newer street which is located just north of the new Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital.

Several HRPS units will be involved in addition to:

1. Toronto Police Mounted Unit
2. Halton EMS
3. Halton Conservation Authority
4. Canadian Forces (helicopter)
5. Burlington Fire Department

Please be advised that the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital falls within the exercise area. The hospital will not be affected. Local businesses and residents have been advised of the event.

This is a controlled exercise and there is no risk to the public.

The Service reminds members of the public that this is a closed training exercise.

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407, Bronte Road, Burlington Fire Department, Canadian Forces, Emergency Exercise, Halton Conservation Authority, Halton EMS, Halton Regional Police, Helicopter, Horses, Neyagawa Blvd, Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Search and Rescue Team, Toronto Police Mounted Unit, William Halton Parkway

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