The Pineville Police Department is advising residents about increased law enforcement activity at Lessie Moore Elementary School this week as officers participate in scheduled training exercises.

According to the department, community members may notice a heightened police presence in and around the school campus, including marked patrol vehicles and officers conducting operations on site.

Officials emphasized that the activity is strictly for training purposes and that there is no threat or cause for public concern.

Police stated that the exercises are designed to help officers remain prepared to respond effectively during critical incidents and emergency situations.

The department also thanked the Rapides Parish School Board and administrators at Lessie Moore Elementary School for allowing officers to use the facility for training.

Officials encouraged residents to help share the information to prevent unnecessary alarm within the community.