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24-06-2025
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Lubbock police chief pleased with department, city response during active shooter training
It is all too common to see a media outlet reporting a school shooting, with seven occurring so far in 2025, according to Education Weekly. Just two months ago, Texas saw one of those shootings in Dallas. According to the Texas Tribune, a suspect opened fire at Wilmer-Hutchins High School — the second shooting incident at the school in just over a year — injuring four students. Others are reading: Texas DPS IDs Lubbock man killed after falling off truck's flatbed in Garza County The City of Lubbock and Lubbock Independent School District partnered to host a full-scale active shooter training at Atkins Middle School for local law enforcement so they would be prepared in case the situation ever happens. After a full morning of exercises involving the Lubbock Police Department, LPD SWAT team, emergency services and many others, Police Chief Seth Herman said he was pleased with how well the department handled the mock scenario. "What we learn a lot in these training events is, what do we lack as far as, not just technology, but any kind of hard standard tools such as breaching tools, or different items that will allow us to keep a door open or to mark a position?" Herman said. "It sounds like a small thing, but it's really big when it comes to ensuring a rapid response." This situation also included as many real elements as possible, with Herman saying a secondary event was also taking place at the same time as this training was going on. All of this was done to test the communications and capabilities of each entity to ensure a successful outcome. "Anything of this nature, active shooter specifically, there's ongoing trainings necessary to keep our people fresh and capable," Herman said. "Only through good quality training do you have a rapid and integrated as well as efficient response." While it is uncommon for the city to host full-scale exercises like this one, Herman said the public can expect to see them on a routine basis to help prepare to ensure everyone is adequately prepared. Mateo Rosiles is the Government & Public Policy reporter for the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Got a news tip for him? Email him: mrosiles@ This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Lubbock police, LISD, city host active shooter training
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19-02-2025
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Midland taps Greg Snow as new Chief of Police
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Midland City Leaders announced that Greg Snow has been selected to serve as the new Chief of Police; a role he's filled as interim since former chief, Seth Herman, left Midland for Lubbock in May of last year. Snow has worked with the Midland Police Department for more than 25-years in various roles, including: patrol officer, field training officer, detective in property and white-collar crimes, and leadership positions including patrol sergeant, lieutenant in the Professional Standards Division, and most recently, Deputy Chief of the Investigative Services Bureau. He was recognized as Supervisor of the Year in both 2012 and 2015. 'Greg is celebrated for his collaborative approach, valuing input from all levels of the department and the community. He prioritizes open communication as a key component of effective leadership and is dedicated to making well-informed decisions. In response to current staffing challenges, Greg aims to optimize enforcement strategies by focusing on high-priority areas and utilizing data-driven methods for resource allocation. To enhance community trust and engagement, Greg and his team are developing programs designed to increase police visibility and launch campaigns targeting dangerous driving. Maintaining a collaborative culture within the department remains a top priority, with a focus on fostering open communication and teamwork across all ranks,' the City said of Snow's vision and future goals. Midland Police Department chiefs going back to 1941: L.P. McCasland, April 6-Sept. 1, 1941 L.H. Tyson, Oct. 31, 1942-Jan. 29, 1943 Jack Ellington, Jan. 29, 1943-June 15, 1951 C.R. 'Rube' Hemingway, June 16, 1951-April 25, 1952 Harold S. Wallace, May 22, 1952-May 31, 1976 Wayne Gideon, May 31, 1976-June 30, 1986 Richard Czech, Dec. 1, 1986-Nov. 30, 1997 John Urby, Dec. 1, 1997-April 30, 2007 Price Robinson, Dec. 15, 2008-Aug. 31, 2017 Steve Henry, Jan. 1, 2018-April 20, 2018 Seth Herman, Dec. 14, 2018-May 21, 2024 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
