Deputies train for shooters in schools

A deputy is about to be "shot" by one of the bad guys during a training exercise at Glenns Ferry High School last week. (Photo by Melanie Brown)

With classes suspended for spring break, Elmore County Sheriff's Department personnel took advantage of an empty school building to conduct a training exercise at Glenns Ferry School last Thursday.

The scenario involved several gunmen at the school.

Nineteen deputies took part in the all-day exercise, which helped them hone their skills for facing down an armed suspect in a school environment.

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