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New OPD Training Center Highlights The new OPD
training facility has three ranges to assist in the training and
preparation of its officers.
Tactical
Range
The tactical range is designed to
accommodate reactive style training. It has 144 computer-controlled
targets that run, turn, pop-up and drop out of the ceiling. This range
forces officers to perform in real life positions and lighting
conditions and react to the target by evaluating whether it is a threat.
Qualification
Range
The qualification range is designed to
give officers experience with vehicles and traffic stops because a large
percentage of officer shootings are during routine traffic stops.
The qualification range is a large, open bay that allows 20 officers to
shoot at once and is equipped with 20 computerized turning targets as
well as running targets.
Rifle
Range
The rifle range is designed to train
officers on shoulder weapons at greater distances. This range will be
used by the SWAT team as well as for officers carrying patrol rifles.
The rifle range is equipped with 60 computerized targets as well as
running targets allowing reactive scenarios.
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