In addition to refining tactics, this training provided valuable opportunities for deputies to learn school layouts in order to prepare for any future responses.
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The school resource officers (SROs), SWAT operators, patrol deputies and reserve deputies attended the training in eight different schools across McDowell County.
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“Operation Homebase gives our deputies the opportunity to train together, learn the layouts of our schools, and strengthen the coordination needed when every second counts,” said Sheriff Nathan Mace.
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McDowell deputies took part in special training at county schools from Oct. 19-23.
During the week of Oct. 19-23, deputies with the McDowell County Sheriff's Office, in cooperation with McDowell County Schools, took part in a training exercise focusing on enhancing school safety and response to critical incidents.
In addition to refining tactics, this training provided valuable opportunities for deputies to learn school layouts in order to prepare for any future responses.
The school resource officers (SROs), SWAT operators, patrol deputies and reserve deputies attended the training in eight different schools across McDowell County.
“Operation Homebase gives our deputies the opportunity to train together, learn the layouts of our schools, and strengthen the coordination needed when every second counts,” said Sheriff Nathan Mace.
