08/20/2026
Over the past two days, our deputies participated in intensive stress-shooting exercises designed to simulate the demanding conditions they may face in real-world encounters.
With temperatures reaching 95 degrees, deputies trained in full uniform while completing demanding physical and fi****ms exercises. This included a one-minute continuous weapon-retention fighting drill followed immediately by runs of up to 130 yards before transitioning into shooting scenarios. Sirens, training flash-bangs, shotgun fire, and semi-automatic and automatic rifle fire were also used to add noise, stress, and distraction.
The goal goes beyond marksmanship. Deputies must stay focused, handle their weapons safely, control their breathing, and make sound decisions while physically exhausted and surrounded by distractions.
We are extremely proud of our deputies and their commitment to training. Their ability to push through difficult conditions, remain focused, and continue performing at a high level speaks volumes about their dedication to the profession and the community they serve.
The Sheriff’s Office will continue to provide realistic, scenario-based training that places deputies in environments as close to real-life conditions as possible. Our goal is to prepare deputies for the wide range of situations, conditions, and challenges they may encounter in the field so they are ready to respond safely, confidently, and effectively when it matters most.
Lt. Bryan Volkel
