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DeKalb County School Police Start Active Shooter Training

DeKalb County School police are preparing for real life active shooter situations.

DEKALB COUNTY, GA — DeKalb County School District police will practice active shooter training drills, reported WSB-TV.

Real guns with plastic bullets are used during practice to prepare the officers for a real situation. Police also ensure their K9 units are able to quickly sniff out guns and other weapons.

Read more at WSBTV.com.

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