Officers attended the Urban Shield event in Pleasanton where they are working to prepare themselves for emerging challenges on the job.
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Medical personnel practiced by taking the pressure and pulse of an Alameda County deputy. "Our day has been a mad rush getting from one scenario to another dealing with everything from a dignitary protection to hostage rescue," Alameda County Sheriff's Office Deputy Payam Shannon said.
Oakland Housing Authority police focused on physical fitness during the training. "It's a three mile run with five or six obstacles, then you have the confidence course," Oakland Housing Authority Ofc. Nathan Mumbower said.
It's Mumbower's first year competing at Urban Shield. "It's a tight knit community, my team is tight and a lot of people are supporting us," he said.
During one of the drills, University of Berkeley police handled a hostage Situation. "Anywhere there's a heat signature we can pick it up to determine if it's human," an officer said.
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Some officers were given a thermal imaging device to locate a baby inside. "All law enforcement is using the same technology, they're seeing very similar situations, it gives them a chance to train for what they may need to do," Livermore Police Department Sgt. Jim Horton said.
There were at lesst 35 scenarios in all over a 48-hour period.
The take away is to be better peace officers in real world situations.
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