Chelmsford Resident Among Corrections Officer Training Graduates

CHELMSFORD, MA - A Chelmsford resident was among the 31 students who graduated Wednesday, Feb. 24 from the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Basic Training Academy during a ceremony in Arlington.

Chelmsford’s Christopher Mauti Joined the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office upon his graduation.

Graduates received 12 weeks of classroom and practical training focused on interpersonal communications, corrections and criminal justice systems, transportation procedures, defensive tactics, firearms and first responder training, among other areas. He also had to pass both classroom and physical fitness tests and also participated in on-the-job training.

“Corrections officers play a vital role in ensuring the fair and impartial administration of justice,” said
Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian. “But beyond that, they also play a key role in helping those who become incarcerated address underlying issues – including addiction and lack of education – which may have contributed to their criminal activity. Far too often the hard work, dedication and professionalism of these men and women go unnoticed. Graduations like this one provide us an opportunity to celebrate and share who we are and what we do.

Photo courtesy of Middlesex Sheriff’s Office: Graduates of the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office 39th Basic Training Academy Class pose with Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian, Norfolk Sheriff Michael Bellotti and members of the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office command and training academy staffs. A total of 31 new officers graduated during a ceremony held at Arlington Town Hall on Wed., Feb. 24, 2016.