City of Lubbock and Lubbock ISD to Hold Full-Scale Exercise Tuesday

On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, City of Lubbock, in partnership with Lubbock ISD, will hold a full-scale exercise at Atkins Middle School. School is already out for summer, and only authorized personnel will be permitted at the exercise site.

Planning for this exercise began last year as part of the City’s multi-year training and exercise plan, and will simulate an active shooter emergency. Community members can expect to see a large number of emergency personnel in the area of Atkins Middle School during the exercise, from 7:30 a.m. to noon, on June 3. Additionally, there will be some temporary road closures around the campus (see map below).

This exercise is part of ongoing efforts to evaluate and enhance safety protocols at Lubbock ISD, and the City of Lubbock’s Emergency Operation Plan and Procedures. It also provides the opportunity for multiple law enforcement agencies to train together including the Lubbock Police Department, Lubbock Fire Rescue, UMC EMS, and Lubbock ISD Police Department.

Due to the type of exercise and the amount of law enforcement personnel involved, no outside community members will be allowed at the campuses during the event.

**Media will not be allowed to film the exercise due to safety reasons.**