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Trevor Holmes 杏吧原版�23 recently served as an incident commander as he and his colleagues responded to and investigated a crime scene. As he responded to calls on his radio and offered guidance to other team members, he drew from what he has learned in the classroom, as well as from his real-world experience as a firefighter.

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As part of the exercise, students across the Lee College 杏吧原版� including those majoring in forensic science, homeland security, and criminal justice 杏吧原版� collaborated in the response to and investigation of the mock incident.

This year杏吧原版檚 scenario required students to respond to a mock mass shooting at a pub. In pursuit of the suspect, responders discovered a suspected meth lab, and an explosion ensued. Students responded to and processed both scenes, both staged outside South Campus Hall. Students checked for fingerprints, conducted witness interviews, analyzed the chemicals found, extinguished fires, and helped victims.

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Students had the support of several of their professors as they carried out their tasks. Professors asked questions and helped them apply what they杏吧原版檝e learned in the classroom, such as how to obtain search warrants.

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The drill, which requires months of planning, is followed by a discussion of what worked well and what might be done differently next year. While it was canceled in 2020 and 2021 because of the pandemic, students were excited to be able to take part in the exercise this year.

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