Austin Police Chief Donald Spicer, left, looks on as Patrolman Nathan Hall, center, and Maj. Lonnie Noble study a biohazard container for the temporary disposal of needles and other sharp objects following an HIV/AIDS training for local and state law enforcement and jail staff by the Midwest AIDS Training and Education Center at Grace Covenant Church of God in downtown Austin on Wednesday afternoon. State health officials are working to equip local law enforcement with these containers and other safety equipment, such as stick-resistant gloves, in response to the current HIV outbreak in Scott County. Staff photo by Christopher Fryer