LCPD, Newport police hires take to range to undergo rifle training

Lincoln City Police Officer Cody Snidow and Newport Officer Aaron Bales proved to be the sharpshooters in their respective departments last week by scoring 100 percent on all four qualification courses in rifle familiarization training for new hires.

Officers participated in extensive training and testing May 8-9, learning how to safely handle and operate the AR-15 rifle in an urban environment.