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Omaha police: Training, security to ramp up after attacks

omaha-policeOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Omaha police officials say the department will step up its event security and officer training in the wake of deadly attacks on officers in Dallas and Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer says security will be strengthened for the public’s safety at major events, such as the minute of silence ceremony this Sept. 11.

All Omaha officers will also soon receive additional daylong active-shooter training. The new training will cover some of the tactics that have been used in recent attacks, particularly the sniper in Dallas and the truck attack in Nice, France.

Schmaderer says he commends the Omaha community and his department for working to cultivate a positive relationship that has helped curtail crime and violence.

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