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Panhandle Scanner News · Sep 23, 2026 · 2m

Yesterday there was a large-scale community-wide emergency response simulation. The response included members of the Scottsbluff Police Department, Scotts Bluff County Sheriff's Office, Scottsbluff Fire Department, Nebraska State Patrol, Region 22 Emergency Management, and 9-1-1 Communications.

James Todd, the Scottsbluff Public Schools Director of Safety and Security, oversaw the operation. The simulation incorporates advice from each of these agencies to help all schools improve response protocols and enhance security practices. Yesterday our staff was on hand for a first-hand look and…