Submitted by Saline County Sheriff Mounted Patrol
This past weekend, Aug. 16-18, the Saline County Sheriff's Mounted Patrol and Rescue Squad's Dive Team conducted an extensive training operation at Wilson Lake. According to training organizers, the successful training showcases their readiness and proficiency in search and recovery operations.
The team, equipped with their command trailer and swift water boat, spent Friday evening through Sunday afternoon honing their skills in a variety of critical areas, including search and recovery techniques, boating, boat-based deployments, and navigation.
A significant aspect of the training was the focus on comradery and team cohesion, which are vital to the success of any mission. This event also served as a proof of concept, demonstrating that the team can sustain extended operations, remaining on scene and on mission for multiple days when necessary.
The Saline County Sheriff's Mounted Patrol and Rescue Squad's Dive Team extends its sincere thanks to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan for his valuable contribution to the training.
"By playing the role of a criminal and disposing of a "gun" (a handgun-shaped training aide) into the lake, Sheriff Soldan helped create a realistic scenario that challenged the team to recover evidence as they would in a real-life situation," a release from the organization reads.
The training aide was also randomly dropped from the boat to further test the team's search capabilities. This rigorous training underscores our commitment to remaining always mission ready and mission capable.
The Saline County Sheriff's Mounted Patrol and Rescue Squad's Dive Team stands prepared to respond effectively to any situation, ensuring the safety and security of our community.
