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Riot drills turn real as Ohio officers confront arson and snipers
Thirty Norwalk and area officers take a three day riot control course at the county fairgrounds when two striking firms trigger an actual emergency. Lt Vernon Walker notes the scenario shows civil disturbances can grow. Two cars burned tear gas booby traps set, wives watch as trainees don gas masks and hunt a sniper.
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Norwalk
County Fairgrounds
Borgia
Vernon Walker
Walker
Ohio
Sgt
William Grace
Fairgrounds
William Groce