Shannon Litz / Nevada AppealA member of the Livermore, Calif., police department practices during the Extreme Motor Officer Training Challenge at Mills Park on Friday.
The Extreme Motor Officer Training Challenge starts today at 8 a.m. at Mills Park. Officers from the region will compete in a series of courses - speed, obstacle, slow ride, Last Man Standing and a team event. There also will be food and equipment vendors. Awards will be given to the best riders. The event is a training exercise and participating officers earn points toward their annual certification. Money raised from the entrance fees will be donated to a local charity.