State Farm conducts ‘active shooter’ drill

Posted on October 30, 2017
State Farm HQ
State Farm Insurance conducted an “active shooter” drill, which included a partial evacuation and a five-minute lock down. (WJBC file photo)

 

By Howard Packowitz and WMBD-TV

BLOOMINGTON – State Farm Insurance conducted an “active shooter” drill Monday, but the Bloomington-based company said the exercise is not due to any threats or recent mass shootings.

News partner WMBD-TV reports the exercise included a five-minute lock down to practice emergency procedures, and the evacuation of part of the building.

State Farm said the drill is based on industry standards. Local emergency responders participated in the drill to ensure employees’ safety.

Howard Packowitz can be reached at [email protected]

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