Have thoroughly enjoyed participating in this years Marshall Citizens Police Academy Class or as they call it: Police Dept. Community Partnership. What a great chance for my 22 classmates and me to see up close and personal the inner and outer workings of public safety in our community.
Earlier this week I rode in an ambulance to the scene of a 2-car "accident." The mock accident included a drunk driver, a belligerent passenger in that car, along with a mini van that had three "victims" trapped within.
Our class had the chance to observe this highly effective training program. It allowed public safety officials (police, fire, and ambulance) to practice their response to a serious accident.
Not sure who had more fun, but everyone seemed to enjoy watching the van "torn apart" by the jaws of life so that fire and ambulance crews could get to the "accident victims." Not unlike watching a can of sardines opened. Really!
After the car crash folks had been "rescued" we followed the police officers to the jail as the driver was then processed for driving while "mock DUI" and causing an accident. We all gained an appreciation (or fear) of the booking process prior to entering the jail.
Later this week I'll get the chance to go on a 4-hour ride along with a Marshall Police officer. More on that later.
Public Safety Chief Rob Yant and his able assistant Kim Rapp, along with numerous public safety officials do a great job with this valuable community orientation program. If interested, look for next year's class to begin in the fall of 09.
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