Loveland Police SWAT Training Exercises Planned Near SE 4th Street

Loveland residents near the 1200 block of SE 4th Street should expect loud noises from police training exercises on October 22 as the department's SWAT team conducts tactical operations drills at the location.

The Loveland Police Department announced the training event through social media to prevent unnecessary 911 calls and community alarm over sounds from firearms, flashbangs and forcible entry equipment.

"If you're near the 1200 block of SE 4th Street today, no need to call 911 or sound the panic alarm if you hear loud noises in the area," the department stated. "Our SWAT team is completing training exercises nearby."

Loveland Fire and Rescue Authority will also conduct a controlled burn at the same location later this week as part of coordinated emergency response training.

SWAT Team Maintains Regular Training Schedule

The Loveland Police SWAT team conducts 10 hours of training per month in addition to an annual week-long intensive exercise at off-site military locations, according to department operational standards. The team responds to approximately 25 to 30 incidents annually requiring specialized tactical capabilities.

Training exercises typically include active assailant response, building searches, hostage rescue scenarios, breaching operations and weapons proficiency drills. The exercises generate significant noise from simulated gunfire, explosive devices used for distraction, power saws, torches and hydraulic entry tools.

Department policy requires advance notification to residents before scheduled SWAT training through city website updates, social media channels and local media partnerships. Notifications specify exercise timing, expected noise types and emphasize that activities represent training rather than actual emergencies.

Training locations within Loveland city limits are selected for isolation from residential areas, controlled access and suitability for realistic tactical scenarios. The department frequently uses the Loveland Police Department facility at 810 E 10th Street and designated municipal or vacant properties for exercises.

All enforcement personnel complete mandatory annual in-service training covering specialty topics including SWAT tactics, firearms proficiency, defensive tactics and crisis response under department standards.

Fire Authority to Conduct Controlled Burn Training

Loveland Fire and Rescue Authority schedules controlled burns annually or semi-annually to train firefighters in live-fire suppression, search and rescue operations and hazardous materials mitigation. The burns often coordinate with police SWAT operations to provide integrated emergency response training.

LFRA conducts controlled burns under strict supervision with extensive safety perimeters, real-time air quality monitoring and hazard mitigation protocols. Structures and materials are cleared of hazardous substances before ignition to prevent toxic exposures.

The authority announces scheduled burns in advance through its website, social media platforms and emergency alert systems including Nixle. Notifications include location details, timing, possible smoke conditions and instructions that residents should not report smoke or fire unless actual emergencies are observed outside training perimeters.

Communication Protocols Reduce Emergency Call Confusion

Colorado municipalities routinely issue public notifications before noisy police or fire training exercises to distinguish planned activities from actual emergencies and manage 911 call volumes effectively.

During announced training events, Loveland's 911 dispatch center receives briefings on exercise schedules and expected noise types. Dispatchers complete specialized training to differentiate between false alarm calls related to drills and reports indicating genuine danger.

Department notification protocols require announcements at least 24 to 48 hours before exercises, specifying locations, time windows, expected noise types and instructions for when residents should contact emergency services.

Residents uncertain about training-related noise can verify activities through police and fire department social media accounts, the city website or by calling the police non-emergency number at 970-667-2151.

The department emphasized its commitment to community communication while acknowledging Loveland's acoustic characteristics.

"Sound travels well in Loveland—so do rumors at times—so we wanted to get ahead of both," the department stated. "Rest assured, this is only a scheduled training event, not the start of World War III."