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ACTIVE SHOOTER TRAINING - In an effort to provide a new Levelland Police officer and a handful of new South Plains College officers active shooter training to bridge the gap before their ALERRT Level One training in the future, the LPD put together an eight-hour active shooter training module to teach the new officers the basics and fundamentals of navigating these type of incidents. Pictured are officers working on entering the Levelland Intermediate School in a safe manner. (Staff photo by Dom Puente)

ACTIVE SHOOTER TRAINING - In an effort to provide a new Levelland Police officer and a handful of new South Plains College officers active shooter training to bridge the gap before their ALERRT Level One training in the future, the LPD put together an eight-hour active shooter training module to teach the new officers the basics and fundamentals of navigating these type of incidents. Pictured are officers working on entering the Levelland Intermediate School in a safe manner. (Staff photo by Dom Puente)

ACTIVE SHOOTER TRAINING

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Monday, February 12, 2024

SPC talks Texan to Red Raider Program future

News Staff
Monday, February 12, 2024
The South Plains College Board of Regents met in regular meeting Thursday which included several updates. Dr. Ryan Gibbs, Vice President for Academic Affairs has continued to work with his staff and Texas Tech Universityto increase the overall success of the Texan to Red Raider program.

Levelland Fire Report

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Monday, February 12, 2024
2/7/2024 - DISPATCHED 6:33 P.M. - CLEARED 8:33 P.M. HOCKLEYCOUNTY The Littlefield Fire Department requested the assistance of the LFD regarding a grass fire in Lamb County located near N. Highway 385 and N. 194. 2/5/2024 - DISPATCHED 2:59 P.M. - CLEARED 3:20 P.M.

Wallace Theater announces new Junior Curator Program

News Staff
Monday, February 12, 2024
The Wallace Theater in Levelland is excited to announce the launch of its new Junior Curator program, offering local students the opportunity to dive into the field of public history, museum studies, curation, and historic preservation.

High Hockley County inmate numbers remain

News Staff
Monday, February 12, 2024
Like many inmate facilities across Texas, the Hockley County Jail is dealing with a continued increase in numbers of inmate housing. Hockley County currently has contracts with Hale, Yoakum, Garza, Lubbock and Terry County.
NECESSARY EVIL - Levelland Police Officers Blake Parker and Emilio Miranda demonstrated the proper technique for maneuvering through hallways and classrooms during an active shooter threat Tuesday afternoon at the Levelland Intermediate School. LPD Captain Mateo Lopez explained that the training has become a necessary evil as active threats in schools remain a possibility. (Staff photo by Dom Puente)

NECESSARY EVIL - Levelland Police Officers Blake Parker and Emilio Miranda demonstrated the proper technique for maneuvering through hallways and classrooms during an active shooter threat Tuesday afternoon at the Levelland Intermediate School. LPD Captain Mateo Lopez explained that the training has become a necessary evil as active threats in schools remain a possibility. (Staff photo by Dom Puente)

LPD holds active shooter training at LIS

News Staff
Monday, February 12, 2024
The Levelland Police Department held an active shooter training course this past week at the Levelland Intermediate School with their newest officer and new South Plains College officers.
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