Local police agencies are continuing their professional training in San Juan and the topic of the training is child abuse.

The session is composed of law enforcement agencies from Weslaco, Edinburg, San Benito and the county constable. Police say that there's been over a thousand cases reported of child abuse in the Valley. The training will help officers better investigate physical abuse and sexual abuse towards children in their jurisdiction. Police say if you know any child that could be a victim of child abuse to report it to your local police and call 1.800.252.5400 or visit http://www.Txabusehotline.org