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NewsMiami's Community NewspapersAugust 19, 2026Miami-Dade

Miami-Dade Schools Police conduct active shooter emergency drill

The Miami-Dade Schools Police Department held a large-scale active shooter and mass casualty simulation at John A. Ferguson Senior High School on July 30. The exercise tested coordinated response protocols between school district divisions, law enforcement, and fire rescue agencies, including family reunification procedures.

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Why It Matters

This exercise evaluates the readiness and coordination of local public safety agencies to respond to school-based emergencies and manage student-parent reunification.

Key Facts

  • The MDSPD conducted an Active Assailant/Mass Casualty Functional Exercise on July 30.
  • The drill took place at John A. Ferguson Senior High School.
  • The exercise evaluated coordinated emergency response efforts between school divisions, law enforcement, and fire rescue.
  • The drill specifically tested the district's family reunification protocol.

Who's Mentioned

organizationMiami-Dade Schools Police Department“The department that organized and conducted the emergency drill.”organizationMiami-Dade County Public Schools“The school district involved in the emergency response coordination.”locationJohn A. Ferguson Senior High School“The site where the emergency response exercise took place.”