BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — With the grand opening of the casino this week, we’ve learned safety is a top priority.
Bristol Virginia Police and Fire Departments were at the casino on Monday. They conducted an active shooter drill to make sure that they are prepared.
This is just a chance for us to work with the casino in conjunction. For us to practice a police response, an emergency medical response, and fire response as needed so we know how to enter the buildings since it is a new structure, said Bristol Virginia Police Department Deputy Chief, Major Darryl Milligan.
Law enforcement officers said this is a learning process as they navigate the different challenges.
We want to be able to provide the best service to them in case something does happen, so this is just a practice scenario for us to go in, handle the situation like we would do it, said Major Darryl Milligan.
If you are heading to the casino, Bristol Virginia Fire Captain, Brandon Moore said it’s important to always be aware of your surroundings.
Whenever you’re in a public place, whether it be a casino or some other business, always know your exit routes, always be vigilant of people to see if anyone is acting out of the ordinary, said Fire Captain, Brandon Moore.
Moore told me if you own a business in Bristol, Virginia and you’re concerned about extra foot traffic from the casino. There’s support for you too.
You can contact the fire station, get a hold of myself or Chief Armstrong, and we’ll do our best to have an active shooter drill as well, said Fire Captain Brandon Moore.
Click here for the traffic changes that will begin on the Hard Rock Casino’s opening day on Thursday, November 14.
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