FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Fresno Police Department hosted a large-scale regional SWAT training Wednesday at the Jerry Dyer Regional Training Center, bringing together more than 200 highly trained officers from across the Central Valley.

It marked the first joint exercise of this size since before the COVID-19 pandemic.

“It’s a great way for our teams to get to know each other and network,” said Fresno Police Chief Mindy Casto. “They’re out here doing everything from K-9 training to sniper training—there’s a lot of energy and collaboration.”

Nine tactical units participated in the training, representing law enforcement agencies from throughout the Central Valley.

Casto says that before the pandemic, these large-scale trainings were held regularly — and this year felt like the rig

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