BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) — School resource officers in Berkeley County spent last week taking part in an extensive training program designed to strengthen emergency response and student support strategies ahead of the 2025–2026 school year.
The weeklong training, held at Berkeley High School, included hands-on drills, scenario-based learning, and classroom-style sessions with key partner agencies.
This year marked the first time officers ran active threat drills in outdoor environments like stadiums, a move officials say reflects the need to prepare for large community events, such as football games, where unpredictable crowds and conflict can arise…