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The Erie County Sheriff\u2019s Office will be conducting a scheduled training exercise on Gannon\u2019s Erie campus and Gannon University is informing the campus community and the public that the training will take place on the campus from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 26 in the University Services Building at 406 Peach Street.<\/p>\n
The University noted that there will be an increase of sheriff office vehicles and personnel in the area. Community members should note that this is a planned exercise, there is no threat to campus safety.<\/p>\n
\u201cGannon University values its close partnership with the Erie County Sheriff\u2019s Office, whose facility is located nearly directly in the center of our campus,\u201d said Joe Garofalo, Chief of Police and Safety at Gannon University. \u201cTheir proximity and continued collaboration are critical to maintaining a safe campus environment. We are happy to provide an opportunity for the sheriff deputies to conduct training exercises to help ensure strong preparedness should an emergency ever occur on our Erie campus where we would need their assistance.\u201d<\/p>\n