Day one of in-service training at Read my article on Part I)
Law Enforcement Officers hold training at Douthat State Park.
Day two kicked off with fire arms qualification at a local area outdoor range, with a backstop, which is a devise constructed to stop rounds after they are fired from a weapon.
The last time I was at this range was during the Women’s Wellness Weekendin September 2011. We offered fire arms to the women as a class option, but I will say the atmosphere was a tad different this time around.
I think the seriousness of fire arms speaks for itself. It is a loaded weapon and when misused could cause some serious damage. The best and brightest law enforcement fire arm instructors for Virginia State Parks were supervising these employees.
When I arrived at the shooting range during in-service training an employee was qualifying behind the yard line. Every employee had to stand behind this parallel line while discharging rounds from his or her gun. Each person had a certain number of rounds to fire from his or her weapon within a certain time period.
Fire Arms Qualification during in-service.
Law enforcement officers must qualify once a year with their weapon as mandated by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services.
Today was the day I observed and didn’t open my mouth too much. The tone for the day was somber with little room for joking. I was quite impressed with how everyone handled themselves. Law Enforcement officers with Virginia State Parks take firearm safety serious to provide protection to themselves and the public.
Virginia State Parksis state accredited law enforcement agency.
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Contact the park office directly at 540-862-8100 or e-mailDouthat State Park. Douthat is located at 14239 Douthat State Park Road, Millboro, VA 24460.