MALDEN, Mass. – Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian and Malden Police Chief Glenn Cronin have announced the completion of interactive, scenario-based training for members of the city’s police department.

The training was conducted in Malden utilizing the MSO’s Mobile Training Center (MTC). 80 Malden officers participated over the course of seven days in December.

During the training, officers were put through a series of interactive, video-based scenarios that replicated situations they may encounter on the job, with a large focus on active shooter scenarios.

“The training opportunities we facilitate with the Mobile Training Center give officers the ability to work through complex, fast-moving scenarios before they happen in the real world,” said Sheriff Koutoujian. “I’m thankful for public safety partners like Chief Cronin and his team who are dedicated to keeping our communities safe.”

“The scenario-based training provided by the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office through their Mobile Training Center gave our officers realistic, high-pressure experience responding to active shooter situations," said Chief Cronin. "Training in a controlled, live-fire environment improves judgment, coordination, and preparedness, which directly translates to greater public safety. I know I speak for the entire Malden Police Department in thanking Sheriff Koutoujian and the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office for providing us with the opportunity to receive top-tier training at no cost to our department.”

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