PGPD to Resume 2nd Annual “IRON TEAM” Endurance Competition

Prince George's County, Maryland …The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Special Operations Division will resume hosting their 2^nd annual “IRON TEAM” Endurance Competition at Supplee Park in Laurel, Maryland.  The events were postponed due to inclement weather caused by Hurricane Irene.

The Iron Team Endurance Competition is an invitation to all law enforcement agencies, military and fire personnel to compete mentally and physically in various exercises that will test their endurance, strength, and cardiovascular abilities.  Each 4-person team will endure a 2.5 mile trail run, 25-yard equipment carry, 25-yard pole carry, 35-yard water crossing, a 50-yard officer rescue and other various grueling events. 

Highlights from the 2010 Iron Team Endurance Competition can be seen by clicking on the following link http://youtu.be/oUN2FfXjpfo .

                        Who:     Prince George’s County Police

  Special Operations Division

                                              

                        When:   Wednesday, September 28, 2011

                        Time:     9 a.m. - until

                        Where:  Howard T. Duckett Park

  16904 Supplee Lane

  Laurel, Maryland 20707

             Members of the media are invited to attend this event.  For more information, contact the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Press Information Office at (301) 772-4710.