08/31/2026
Criminal Justice students had the opportunity to learn from Deputy Houston Paul and Deputy Cameron Riggins with the Maury County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team, one specializing as a sniper and the other as a K9 handler. Students heard firsthand about their training, equipment, and experiences before getting the opportunity to put their own classroom learning into action.
Students practiced CQB (Close Quarters Battle) techniques and tactical building searches using training weapons, including skills we’ve been working on in class such as slicing the pie, identifying the fatal funnel, and movement, all under the direct supervision of the SWAT officers.
Such an awesome opportunity for our students to connect classroom instruction with real-world law enforcement training! We are so grateful to Deputy Paul, Deputy Riggins, and the Maury County Sheriff’s Office for taking the time to invest in our students and their education!