Milwaukee police officers take part in special training with We Energies officials

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police officers got some special training on Monday, January 25th.

We Energies was brought in for a lesson in safety with the officers.

The training dealt with the dangers of electricity when first responders get to the scene of a house fire or an accident involving a utility pole.

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"We just wanted to make sure that we explain some of these potential hazards so these first responders know what they face when they get there," Dale Harmeyer with We Energies said.

"They're teaching us safe distances, how to keep people back, where to stage people, when it's going to be safe to first responders in there," Officer Scott Lesnieski said.

We Energies officials say if you ever see a downed wire, you should stay away from it, and call authorities.