As classmates watch, Law Enforcement Academy Cadet Shannon Baker, in full police officer’s gear, swims the length of the pool at the Durango Community Recreation Center during a water training exercise on Wednesday. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald

Anita Seamans, director of the Law Enforcement Academy at Southwest Colorado Community College, leads cadets in water training on Wednesday in the pool at the Durango Community Recreation Center. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald

Law Enforcement Academy Cadet Isaac Coyote, wearing his uniform and with a complete set of an officer’s gear, swims the length of the pool at the Durango Community Recreation Center on Wednesday during a water training exercise. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald

As classmates watch, Law Enforcement Academy Cadet Shannon Baker, in full police officer’s equipment, left, swims the length of the pool at the Durango Community Recreation Center on Wednesday. Anita Seamans, director of the Law Enforcement Academy, keeps watch during the training exercise. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald

Law Enforcement Academy Cadet Isaac Coyote, left, is lowered into the pool at the Durango Community Recreation Center on Wednesday by Durango Fire Protection District Firefighter/Paramedic Nick Knowlton. The training exercise simulates a water rescue. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald

A Law Enforcement Academy cadet from jumps into the pool at the Durango Community Recreation Center on Wednesday. Cadets wear their uniforms and carry all their equipment as part of the water training exercise. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald

As classmates watch, Law Enforcement Academy Cadet Shannon Baker, left, swims the length of the pool at the Durango Community Recreation Center on Wednesday Baker is under the watchful eye of Anita Seamans, director of the academy during a water training exercise. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald

Law Enforcement Academy Cadet Isaac Coyote swims the length of the pool at the Durango Community Recreation Center on Wednesday. Cadets were in full uniform and carried all their equipment as part of a water training exercise. Coyote is under the watchful eye of Anita Seamans, director of the academy. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald

Law Enforcement Academy Cadet Shannon Baker swims the length of the pool at the Durango Community Recreation Center on Wednesday. Cadets trained in the water in full uniform and gear to simulate a water rescue. Baker is under the watchful eye of Anita Seamans, director of the academy. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald