Mock prison riot scenarios play out in Moundsville

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va.— Law enforcement and corrections officers from across the nation and the world converged on the former West Virginia Penitentiary at Moundsville for the 16th annual Mock Prison Riot.   It's an annual event that was in some danger when previous project heads, the High Technology Consortium Foundation pulled the plug.   But thanks to a late save from the state of West Virginia ...
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Published: Mon, 07 May 2012 15:03:19 -0700

Mock prison riot activities under way in Moundsville

Law enforcement officers from across the nation and the world gathered Sunday at the former West Virginia Penitentiary for the annual mock prison riot in Moundsville. Officers got the chance to try out the latest technology and tactical training exercises for their everyday jobs at the mock riot. Over 1,000 law enforcement and corrections officers from 35 states and several foreign countries ...
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Published: Sun, 06 May 2012 14:33:21 -0700

DOT: There's No Lead Paint On the Moundsville Bridge

MOUNDSVILLE - Officials with the West Virginia Department of Transportation said Thursday there is no lead in the paint being removed from the 12th Street Bridge in Moundsville, despite rumors and documents to the contrary circulating in the...
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Published: Thu, 10 May 2012 21:43:52 -0700

Weber State students get taste of real prison riot in W. Virginia

Weber State students get taste of real prison riot in W. Virginia By kristen moulton The Salt Lake Tribune Published May 23, 2012 04:16PM MDT Moundsville, West Va. • A Corrections officer in Weber County for 11 years, Adam Strader has never known what it’s like to be an inmate. Until now. Standing in his red-and-white stripes, the stocky Strader defiantly refuses the special operations team’s ...
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Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 15:57:06 -0700

1,000 officers stop mock prison riot in West Virginia

Fire-retardant protective clothing is demonstrated at a 2011 mock prison riot. West Virginia Division of Corrections A corrections officer tests fire retardant shields and clothing against a Molotov cocktail during 2011 mock prison riots in West Virginia.
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Published: Thu, 10 May 2012 08:35:21 -0700

Mock Prison Riots Bring Officers From Around The Globe Together

Each year, law enforcement officers from across the world descend on Moundsville, West Virginia. If only for a few days, the West Virginia Penitentiary comes to life again. The action may not be real,
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Published: Mon, 07 May 2012 15:00:44 -0700

WSU students get taste of real prison riot in W. Virginia (with video)

WSU students get taste of real prison riot in W. Virginia (with video) By kristen moulton The Salt Lake Tribune Published May 25, 2012 05:32PM MDT Moundsville, W. Va. • A Corrections officer in Weber County for 11 years, Adam Strader has never known what it’s like to be an inmate. Until now. Standing in his red-and-white stripes, the stocky Strader defiantly refuses the special operations team’s ...
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Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 21:11:55 -0700

Former Moundsville state penitentiary to hold mock riot to train officers

Law enforcement and corrections officers from across the nation will soon converge on the former West Virginia Penitentiary at Moundsville for the 16th annual Mock Prison Riot.   This year, the state Division of Corrections is sponsoring the tactical training event, which starts Saturday. It includes demonstrations, certifications workshops, skills competition and opportunities to see new ...
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Published: Thu, 03 May 2012 07:19:50 -0700

W.Va. DOT says no lead in Moundsville Bridge paint

Officials with The West Virginia Department of Transportation said there is no lead in paint being removed from the Moundsville Bridge.   Flyers have started circulating the city claiming the paint may be contaminating water. State officials said the paint was tested before the project began and no lead was found. Stay with WTOV9, WTOV9.com and WTOV9 Mobile for continuing coverage.
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Published: Fri, 11 May 2012 10:54:12 -0700

W.Va. DOT says no lead in bridge paint

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. -- The West Virginia Department of Transportation says there is no lead in paint being removed from a Moundsville bridge.Flyers and door hangars circulating in the city claim lead from the paint may be contaminating residents wate...
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Published: Fri, 11 May 2012 05:16:36 -0700