Ector County to Hold Active Shooter Drill at Elementary
Sheriff's Office and partner agencies will run a multi-agency active shooter response training exercise at Buddy West Elementary School in Odessa.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Safety
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The Ector County Sheriff's Office will conduct a multi-agency active shooter response training exercise at Buddy West Elementary School on November 14, running from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Officials stated there is no active threat to the public.
Why it matters
The planned exercise lets law enforcement and emergency personnel rehearse coordinated response to an active shooter scenario at a school setting. Residents in Odessa may notice increased emergency activity during the training day.
The Ector County Sheriff's Office has scheduled a 9-hour multi-agency training window from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on November 14 at Buddy West Elementary School. The number of participating personnel and the full list of partner agencies have not been disclosed.
The players
Ector County Sheriff's Office
The Ector County Sheriff's Office is the county law enforcement agency responsible for public safety across Ector County, Texas, and is leading the training exercise.
The details
Emergency vehicles will operate with lights and sirens during the training, and the exercise includes simulated emergency scenarios. Road closures and restricted areas will be established around the training location.
Timeline
November 14, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Multi-agency active shooter response training at Buddy West Elementary School.
Seasonal Patterns
Planned active shooter drills at Texas schools are carried out under state school safety planning requirements that call for coordinated response between schools and local law enforcement. This exercise at Buddy West Elementary follows that framework by bringing multiple agencies into a single rehearsed scenario.
Residents near Buddy West Elementary should expect road closures and restricted areas around the training site on November 14. Drivers should follow posted detours and law enforcement direction during the 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. exercise window.
The takeaway
Planned drills like this one give schools and emergency responders a chance to practice coordination before an actual emergency occurs. Residents can help by heeding road closure notices on training day.
Further reading
For related coverage, see Safety updates for Odessa residents.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Yourbasin.
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