THE TENSION: Combat Camera: Training Iraqi Police in Tall Afar, Iraq

Melvin Sandford, a civilian security specialist, checks over equipment for a group of Iraqi police officers before a dismounted patrol through Tall Afar, Iraq, Nov. 24, 2006. Sanford is contracted by the Department of Defense to train and evaluate Iraqi police and security forces. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. DeNoris A. Mickle

Iraqi police and U.S. Army soldiers from Delta Company, 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment conduct, a dismounted patrol through Tall Afar, Iraq, Nov. 24, 2006. The Soldiers are responsible for training and evaluating Iraqi police. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. DeNoris A. Mickle

U.S. Army Sgt. Chad Caudill notes problems from residents during a dismounted patrol through Tall Afar, Iraq, Nov. 24, 2006. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. DeNoris A. Mickle

Melvin Sandford, a civilian security specialist, greets a group of children during a dismounted patrol through Tall Afar, Iraq, Nov. 24, 2006. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. DeNoris A. Mickle

U.S. Army Cpl. Brian Zerde secures a corner during a dismounted patrol through Tall Afar, Iraq, Nov. 24, 2006. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. DeNoris A. Mickle

Melvin Sandford, a civilian security specialist, positions himself as rear security for a group of Iraqi police officers during a dismounted patrol through Tall Afar, Iraq, Nov. 24, 2006. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. DeNoris A. Mickle