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HPD plans training operations with Department of Defense

Local and federal law enforcement agencies will be conducting joint training exercises through February, according to Houston police.
Credit: Onscenetv for KHOU 11

HOUSTON — The Houston Police Department announced Monday that officers will be conducting joint training exercises with the Department of Defense.

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The exercises will happen through Feb. 12, authorities said in a statement, and residents may see helicopters throughout the day and hear unusual noise because of the activities.

HPD representatives said the exercises would have a minor impact on the community and they have nothing to do with world events.

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Despite the announcement, HPD officials said there will be no public opportunities planned to view them.

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