Ep 12. Training Video

In Plain Sight is an American crime drama television series that aired on USA Network from 2008 to 2012. The show revolves around Mary Shannon, a US Marshal working for the Witness Protection Program in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Season 2 Episode 12, named Training Video, follows Mary as she trains a new set of marshals on how to handle various situations that they may encounter while working in the field. The episode begins with Mary and her partner, Marshall, watching a training video on hostage negotiation. They are interrupted by Agent O'Connor, who introduces them to the new trainees.

The trainees include Jennifer, a former school teacher looking for a change; Andrea, a former police officer with a bad attitude; and Mark, a former soldier struggling with PTSD. Mary quickly realizes that each trainee has their own strengths and weaknesses and begins to tailor their training to fit their needs.

Throughout the episode, Mary and Marshall take the trainees through various scenarios, including a hostage negotiation, a high-speed pursuit, and a witness extraction. Mary emphasizes the importance of communication, strategy, and safety in each situation, while also encouraging the trainees to think outside the box and use their own personal skills to their advantage.

As the training progresses, tensions begin to rise between the trainees, particularly between Andrea and Jennifer. Andrea, who is struggling to come to terms with the fact that she is no longer a police officer, belittles Jennifer's teaching background and questions her ability to handle the more physical aspects of the job.

Despite the conflicts, Mary continues to push the trainees to their limits, knowing that they will be encountering dangerous situations while on the job. She also stresses the importance of teamwork and trust, telling them that in the field, they are responsible for each other's safety.

In the final scene, the trainees are tasked with a simulated extraction of a witness from a crowded restaurant. The situation quickly turns dangerous when one of the armed guards inside the restaurant starts shooting at them. Despite the chaos, the trainees use the skills they have learned throughout their training to successfully extract the witness and apprehend the suspect.

The episode ends with Mary congratulating the trainees on a job well done and reminding them that this is just the beginning of their careers in the Witness Protection Program. The trainees realize that they still have much to learn, but are eager to continue their training and start their new careers.

In conclusion, season 2 episode 12 of In Plain Sight, named Training Video, focuses on Mary's efforts towards training new marshals for the Witness Protection Program. The episode showcases different scenarios that the trainees may encounter and emphasizes the importance of communication, strategy, and safety. The episode ends with the trainees successfully completing their training and being prepared for their new careers in the Witness Protection Program.