The eight officers — all hired after the Robb Elementary School massacre — went through three days of training as part of their preparations for the coming school year.
The eight officers — all hired after the Robb Elementary School massacre in which— went through three days of training this week as part of their preparations for the coming school year. The training included active shooter drills, such as breaching and clearing rooms.
The school district alerted residents Monday that “simulated gunfire will most likely be heard in the neighborhood.” The exercises were held in classrooms and open areas, such as cafeterias and courtyards, at the district’s Dual Language Academy. In addition to the active shooter drills, the 36 hours of training included sessions on weapons and “high-speed” vehicle entry.“It’s hard to say that there’s been a more criticized and scrutinized police department in the United States than the Uvalde Independent School District Police Department. That’s not a secret to anybody.
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