Large Police Presence At State House For Tactical Response Drill

BOSTON (CBS) – There will be a heavy police presence on Saturday at the State House in Boston as officers participate in training throughout the day.

Massachusetts State Police warned residents that a "tactical response drill" is scheduled for Saturday at the State House.

The drill is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is not open to the public.

"Any passersby who observe a large volume of troopers and police vehicles around the State House and on Beacon Street should be advised that this activity is a training drill and there is no reason for alarm," police said.

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