Visitors to Stanley Park Thursday may notice a larger than usual police presence in the park.
Don’t be alarmed, the department’s emergency response team is taking part in a training exercise at HMCS Discovery, the Royal Canadian Navy Reserve shore facility on Deadman’s Island off Stanley Park.
The training will involve simulated injuries and gunfire.
If you're visiting #StanleyPark today, you may notice a larger than usual police presence. Our #EmergencyResponseTeam will be participating in a training exercise at HMCS Discovery, which will involve simulated injuries & simulated gunfire. We train for every outcome. #VPD pic.twitter.com/di5J2YMvzo
— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) April 19, 2018