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Jersey Village police detail active‑shooter training, equipment upgrades in response to new state laws
Summary
After a public comment asking about patrol rifles and multi‑agency training, Jersey Village’s police chief outlined local training, interagency exercises, and planned equipment purchases tied to recent state legislation.
A resident asked whether Jersey Village patrol officers carry rifles and whether patrol vehicles carry “go‑bags” with tourniquets and first‑aid supplies; the police chief answered with a review of recent training and equipment purchases and said the department is aligning with new state requirements.
What the chief said: The police chief told the council the department “took that legislation really, really seriously” and sent staff to the Texas ALERT (Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response) center in San Marcos. He said the department…
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