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From March 18 to 20, the Arizona Department of Public Safety State Gang Task Force conducted scenario-based training with over 60 high school students. The training involved students from law and public safety programs at Cibola, Kofa, Rio Rico, and Buena high schools in the Tucson and Yuma areas.

The hands-on exercise was designed to develop skills necessary for careers in law enforcement and public safety. The session provided participants with a closer look at the challenges encountered in the field.



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