The halls of the old Lutheran Medical Center, once bustling with activity, were cold and dusty in February.
During the final month before crews started dismantling portions of the old hospital, the Wheat Ridge Police Department took advantage of a unique opportunity to use the vacant space as a training ground.
The department dedicates the month of February to what is called “In-Service Training.” This is a time to review best practices, new techniques and new laws and policy changes in the department. Every week for five weeks, 20% of the department’s officers are pulled off the streets and into the classroom…