UPDATE: JUNE 5, 2026
Over the past two days, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office conducted active-threat response training exercises at Mulrennan Middle School in Valrico and Ben Hill Middle School in Carrollwood.
The training will continue next week:
- Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Bloomingdale High School in Brandon and Sickles High School in Tampa.
- Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Sickles High School in Tampa.
The Public Affairs Office will provide any additional information regarding the training exercises as needed.
ORIGINAL: JUNE 3, 2026
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office will conduct active threat response training exercises at local schools over the next two weeks.
The training schedule is as follows:
- Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Mulrennan Middle School in Valrico and Ben Hill Middle School in Carrollwood.
- Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Mulrennan Middle School in Valrico.
- Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Bloomingdale High School in Brandon and Sickles High School in Tampa.
- Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Sickles High School in Tampa.
Residents in the area can expect an increased law enforcement presence, including marked patrol vehicles and specialized units, throughout the training exercises.
"Training like this is critical to ensuring our deputies are prepared to respond when every second counts," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "Using real school campuses during non-school hours allows our teams to strengthen communication, improve response tactics, and enhance coordination between units. The safety of our students and staff will always remain our top priority."
HCSO encourages the public to remain aware of the scheduled training and assures the community that all safety precautions will be in place during the exercises.
Video will be available for media use following the exercise.
The Public Affairs Office will provide any additional information regarding the training exercises as needed.
