GLENVILLE STATE HOSTS VISITING POLICE FROM PA - Grantsville's Police Chief Is Trainer

(05/25/2006)

By Drew Moody For the Hur Herald Ten officers from various Pennsylvania police departments are taking classes this week at Glenville State College. A few citizens noticed police officers in fatigues and black t-shirts and wondered if the regional drug task force had set up headquarters here. The training may be tough, but the policemen are also having a good time. When asked about where they work one officer smiled, saying, "That's classified information." All joking aside, police officers from across the U.S. attend continuing education classes year-round at Glenville State College at its National Corrections & Law Enforcement Training & Technology Center. The center was established by a grant secured by Congressman Alan Mollohan. Classes this week include intermediate tactical handgun, high risk injury and bus assaults. "It's all about saving lives," an officer said. Training manager Harry Teare is lead instructor of the officer's training. Teare was recently hired as police chief of Grantsville. He is also an instructor in the criminal justice program as well. Over 700 officers were trained last year as part of the Glenville State College program, Teare said. All West Virginia police officers are required to take 16 hours of continuing education yearly; Pennsylvania officers need 24. For more information about the Glenville State College program contact Harry Teare at 304-462-6461. drewmoody@verizon.net

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