31 Woburn officers recently completed interactive, scenario-based training utilizing the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Mobile Training Center (MTC), Woburn Police Chief Robert F. Rufo, Jr. and Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian announced today.
Between August 7-11, members of the Woburn Police Department participated in a series of video-based scenarios that focused on responses to a wide array of settings and situations including domestic violence calls, trespassing and cases in which mental health or substance use were underlying factors. All training was conducted in Woburn.
The training scenarios allowed officers to focus on the effective use of communication, de-escalation and other critical skills. In addition, officers also participated in an active shooter scenario and a hostage scenario. Following each training exercise, officers and Woburn Police Department trainers discussed and assessed the responses.
“I would like to thank Sheriff Koutoujian for his continued support of local law enforcement and for providing the Mobile Training Center for the enhanced firearms training of Woburn Police Officers. After having recently transitioned to a new duty weapon and optics, officers were able to engage in interactive shooting training, thereby strengthening their confidence in the weapon system, as well as have the opportunity to train in a learning environment that transfers to on-street performance. Officer Ed Welch provided superior guidance and direction in the application of the scenario-based exercises and his training was exemplary,” stated Chief Rufo.
“The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office was proud to work with Chief Rufo to ensure members of the Woburn Police Department could 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, modern 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.
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