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Unfinished second floor in Aberdeen Public Safety Building provides room for police training

A projection simulator on the second floor of the Aberdeen Public Safety Building allows for police officer training

Reagan Bierschenk
Oct 10, 2025
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A projection simulator on the second floor of the Aberdeen Public Safety Building allows for police officer training. Aberdeen Insider photo by Reagan Bierschenk.

As police departments across South Dakota face growing demands for training and recruitment, Aberdeen has found a cost-effective way to prepare its officers close to home.

The second floor of the Aberdeen Public Safety Building doubles as a hands-on training ground where recruits and veteran officers alike practice real-world scenarios.

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