Barrington High School hosts active shooter drill
Barrington High School - which is on spring break - was the setting Friday morning for an active shooter drill for police, fire and school district personnel.
They spent much of the morning engaged in the training exercise that brought a large first responder presence to the campus. Some of the various scenarios Friday included teachers running from the school building to safety, a victim with a simulated wound receiving treatment from a paramedic and officers clad in bullet-resistant vests with shields and weapons drawn entering the school building.
Barrington officials issued a message on social media Thursday to alert residents to the drill.
A paramedic treats a "victim" with a simulated wound during an active shooter drill Friday morning at Barrington High School.
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Medics enter Barrington High School during an active shooter drill for Barrington police and fire personnel on Friday.
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Police officers ready their weapons after exiting their vehicle during an active shooter drill Friday at Barrington High School.
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A police officer pauses for a moment before entering Barrington High School during an active shooter drill Friday.
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The sign outside Barrington High School informs passers-by about a public safety drill at Barrington High School on Friday.
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Inflatable "victims" are ready for use during an active shooter drill Friday at Barrington High School. Members of the school staff and police and fire personnel participated in the exercise.
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