PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – State and local authorities are conducting a training exercise at the South Dakota Capitol in Pierre.

The Department of Public Safety says the drill will happen on Jan. 6. But officials haven’t provided details about exactly what will occur.

Maj. Dana Svendsen is an assistant superintendent at the South Dakota Highway Patrol. He says such exercises are a good way to test the security response at the state Capitol.

Hughes County Sheriff Mike Leidholt says the training helps improve communication among different agencies. He says it helps law enforcement and first responders learn.

Authorities last performed a similar exercise in 2014.

Officials are publicizing the drill to make sure area residents aren’t overly concerned about a significant law enforcement presence at the Capitol on the day of the exercise.