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Seagal, sheriff train Arizonans to guard schools

PHOENIX (AP) - The self-proclaimed "America's Toughest Sheriff" joined forces this weekend with action movie star Steven Seagal to train volunteer armed posse members to defend Phoenix-area schools against gunmen.

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio announced the controversial plan in the wake of the December Newtown, Conn., school shooting.

The exercise took place Saturday at a closed school site in suburban Fountain Hills where sheriff's SWAT members acted as shooters and 25 teenagers played the part of students during mock scenarios involving up to three gunmen.

The sheriff's office says Seagal, best known for his roles in movies such as "Above the Law" and "Under Siege," planned to lead training on hand-to-hand defense tactics, among other techniques, drawing from his expertise in martial arts.

Arizona Democratic House Minority Leader Chad Campbell called the plan to use Seagal as an instructor "ludicrous."

FOX 10's Kristen Keogh has more.

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