Hopkinton PD Completes Scenario-Based Training

HOPKINTON, MA — Two dozen members of the Hopkinton Police Department completed interactive, scenario-based training using the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office’s Mobile Training Center.

The training was conducted March 22-26 in Hopkinton.

The MTC is a specialized trailer that lets officers train for situations they might see on-duty. Adaptive video scenarios displayed within the trailer require officers to use a host of skills – particularly communication and de-escalation – to resolve them.

“The ability to train our officers using real-life scenarios that evolve based on the officer's use of their communication and de-escalation skills is invaluable,” said Chief Joseph Bennett. “We are grateful to Sheriff Koutoujian and his staff for making this opportunity available to our department.”

The five-day training focused on traffic stops, disturbances and calls where mental health was a primary factor.

In 2020, more than 875 officers took part in training on the MTC. To date this year, the MTC has already been used by a number of agencies including police departments in Acton, Concord and Bedford.