Members of the West Virginia Special Response Team practice storming a building during a simulated hostage situation. The team, which has about 30 members, trains once a month to keep tactics fresh.

Sgt. M.L. Oglesby, who heads the Special Response Team, said training away from State Police headquarters helps the team adjust more easily to potential real-life situations.

Troopers use simunition, pink, paint-splatter training bullets, during the drills.

9.6x6.9' State Police Special Response Team practices hostage situation training Kathryn Gregory photo