Coral Springs SWAT officer falls from tower during training exercise

Incident occurred at Coral Springs Fire Academy

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – A Coral Springs police SWAT officer was injured Wednesday morning during a training exercise, authorities confirmed.

The incident occurred around 9:45 a.m. at the Coral Springs Fire Academy at 4180 NW 120th Ave.

Authorities said the officer fell several feet from a tower during the exercise.

"We do train like it could happen with the real thing, so that goes with the dangers of training. You still try to experience everything and make it as real as possible during these scenarios," Officer Tyler Reik said.

Reik said the officer was alert and conscious when he was airlifted to Broward Health North. 

Authorities said the officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries and is stable.

"Thank you for your support. Our thoughts and prayers are with him, his loved ones and the medical professionals providing his care," the Coral Springs Police Department tweeted after the incident.

The officer's identity has not yet been released. 

 


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