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Orlando police share experience of emergency situation training

ORLANDO, Fla. — Police in Orlando are continually training to handle any situation that is thrown at them.

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Channel 9 reporter Sam Martello was invited to take part in a training day event hosted by the department.

Officers shared how they respond to real-life emergencies including active shootings and methods of de-escalation.

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Police said the training is something they do every year to help them prepare for worst-case scenarios.

The training area is filled with rooms and hallways that can be constructed to resemble a house, a school, or even an apartment building.

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Officers will run down hallways and clear rooms with a partner to just take a glimpse of situations they can be in.

During the training, officers will hear simulated gunshots and the police talking over the radio.

See more in the video above.

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