DMPD officers Eddie Ochart and Bob Crane, members of NAMOA (North American Motor Officers Assoc.) recently attended the annual training conference. They are assigned to the department traffic unit, using Harley-Davidson Motorcycles. The three day conference is held in different states each year. This year it was held in Kennewick, Washington, with jurisdictions from Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia and Alberta. Over 160 officers participated in many proficiency courses throughout the weekend.

Officer Bob Crane, right, commented," although the sessions are timed, it is more about using your skills. Training also includes traffic stops where we get into high risk type of stops using sims guns."

This year as in previous years, the dynamic duo scored very well in these events. At the conclusion of the session, Ochart placed second in the barrel race and Crane placed third in the slow race. Congrats guys.

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