Tactics And Training
Sidney Police Spend Sundays on Extra Training
Nebraska officers volunteer personal time for advanced defensive and firearms skills
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✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍Sidney, Nebraska
In Sidney, Nebraska, police officers are spending their Sunday mornings in voluntary, advanced training sessions designed to sharpen their tactical skills. Starting at 6 a.m., these off-duty gatherings focus on defensive tactics, firearms proficiency, arrest control, vehicle operations, team movement, and strategic planning for potential target locations. According to Sidney Police Chief Sam Lovato, the program demonstrates the departments commitment to continuous improvement. Recent sessions have emphasized controlling subjects with minimal force to reduce injuries for both officers and the public. While this is not mandatory training, officers are giving up personal time, rest, and family commitments to participate. Chief Lovato says the extra preparation ensures officers are ready to respond effectively and safely to any community threat, no matter the circumstances.