Hanover, PA – Deputies with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team (SRT) completed intensive ATV operations training this week at the Happy Ramblers Motorcycle Club in Hanover, Pennsylvania.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the training focused on critical off-road skills including braking, turning, hill traversing, acceleration, and rescue maneuvers. The exercises are designed to prepare deputies for real-world emergencies where traditional vehicles can’t reach.
The department noted that its SRT members frequently use ATVs for woodland operations, search and rescue missions, and quick responses at large community events. “It’s important to continually sharpen these skills so our team can remain ready at a moment’s notice,” the Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.
The Happy Ramblers Motorcycle Club, which operates a motocross track for both competitive and recreational use, hosted the training. The Sheriff’s Office thanked the club for their support and use of the facility.
Photos shared by the agency show deputies navigating dirt tracks, performing simulated rescues, and working as a coordinated team to transport an injured person on an ATV stretcher.
This type of specialized training, officials said, enhances the department’s readiness for rural emergencies across Harford County and surrounding regions.
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