Published on July 22, 2025
The Lakewood Sheriff Station, along with the L.A. County Fire Department and the city’s Public Safety Department, will conduct a training scenario at Lakewood Center on Wednesday, July 23 between 6 and 9 a.m. Loud sounds are expected after 6 a.m.
Numerous Sheriff’s cars, fire engines and emergency vehicles will take part in the training exercise at Lakewood Center mall, with first responders wearing full gear.
You may see simulated smoke or hear what appears to be explosions, gunshots or loud bangs, but be assured that it is all artificial and for training purposes only, posing no danger to the public.
The training exercise will be held in the east wing of Lakewood Center (Kay Jewelers to Ulta Beauty). Some parking lots and roadways within the mall will be closed to the public. No public streets will be closed or affected by the training exercise.
This kind of training takes place at large venues and shopping areas periodically throughout Los Angeles County and is part of a countywide effort to ensure that public safety personnel are regularly trained in handling emergency situations.