Arlington Police Complete Interactive, Scenario-Based Training

This post is a press release from the city of Arlington.

ARLINGTON, MA –Arlington Police Chief Julie Flaherty and Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian announced today that 45 members of the Arlington Police Department recently completed interactive, scenario-based training utilizing the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Mobile Training Center (MTC).

Over five days, officers were put through a series of video-based scenarios that focused on responses to business, community and residential settings, as well as calls where mental health was an underlying factor. These scenarios allowed officers to focus on the effective use of de-escalation and communication skills. In addition, officers also participated in active shooter scenarios.

“We are grateful for the partnership and support we receive from Sheriff Koutoujian and his staff at MSO. The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Mobile Training Center allows our police officers to practice and improve their de-escalation skills in real time scenarios,” said Chief Flaherty. “In addition, this training provides officers the ability to see the results of effective communication.”

“The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office is proud to work with Chief Flaherty to once again ensure members of the Arlington Police Department can take part in this important interactive, scenario-based training,” said Sheriff Koutoujian. “This allows – and requires – officers to utilize the wide range of skills and techniques that are critical to effective policing, while giving trainers the opportunity to provide officers with real-time, constructive feedback that they can take right back onto their shifts.”

In 2022, the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office worked with 29 agencies to facilitate training through the MTC including the Arlington, Burlington, Lexington and Malden Police Departments.

This press release was produced by Town of Arlington. The views expressed here are the author’s own.