Starting Jan. 21, Phoenix is trading quiet nights for something a lot louder, as U.S. military units roll into several city-owned properties for weeks of after-hours training that runs through Feb. 13. City officials say residents from north to south may notice low-flying aircraft and loud simulated gunfire, but emphasize the drills are routine readiness work and not a response to any local emergency.
According to 12News, the training is scheduled to run from Jan. 21 through Feb. 13 and will take place primarily at night on city-owned land. The Phoenix Police Department told the outlet that officers will not take part in the federal training itself, although department liaisons will be on-site to monitor safety and coordinate public messaging.
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