Precinct 8 Deputies received high water rescue training spawned because of Harvey.
Precinct 8 Deputies attended High Water Rescue training at the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Academy this week. Participants undergo training in various specialties including truck operation, swift water rescue and flood water rescue.
Harris County formed a Water Rescue Group (task force) following Harvey, which is made of law enforcement officers from the various Harris County agencies. When called upon, the task force can be deployed throughout the county to assist with rescue operations as needed.