(OCTOBER 15, 2015) — Deputies from the patrol division of the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office underwent their fall firearms training this last week, practicing a number of skills outside of just the required twice-yearly qualifications. “We try to change up the training as much as possible for the staff,” Deputy Jacob Normand said of the recent training, “For this training we did some accuracy drills and then ran deputies through low-light scenarios so they know what to expect in different situations.” The training, which took place on the county’s firearms range, consisted of a pistol qualification, accuracy drills, and a number of scenarios that incorporated both speed, accuracy, and low-light drills. Sheriff Haskell, who was on-hand for the training, agreed that changing up the drills hones the basic skills and teaches deputies to be confident in their firearms proficiency. “We hope for the best but have to plan for the worst,” he said. “I hope to never have to see my deputies placed in danger, but if that day comes I want to make sure they have received the best training available. We’ve got some incredible firearms instructors that make that happen.” Though this recent training focused more towards the patrol deputies, detention staff will hold their fall training by the end of the month.
