He was chosen as the one from the RCDC facility to attend training by Archambault himself. Everything that has to do with a riot and how to control it was discussed during the week-long training period, according to Valdez. Some of the items covered included defense tactics, cell extractions, what to do in volatile situations and what not to do, how much force to use and when to use it. What they'll be asking us if we ever have to go to court, how much lateral force to use. The outfit consists of gas mask, helmet, elbow and knee pads and several other accessories vital in this type situation.
All guards are to be equipped with the gear.
Two other employees will be headed to Dallas for different training, the warden said. Officers Larry Rodriguez and Ismael Mendoza are the two that will be attending the Disturbance Control training in November. An Andrews man was still in Reeves County Jail on a felony DWI charge and traffic violations as of noon today, after rear-ending a truck tractor Saturday night. Witnesses told investigating Patrolman Chuck Sutlive that Armendariz was kicking up so much dust with his vehicle that he could not be seen. He was traveling at a rate of some 65 or 70 miles per hour, witnesses told Sutlive.