Easton Police Officers Train For the Worst

Officers were in Oliver Ames High School this week to take part in "Active Shooter" training.

Jason Brennan of the Metropolitan Law Enforcement Council scrolled through slides Thursday morning at Oliver Ames High School to train Easton police officers for an "active shooter" scenario. The object was simple: mentally and physically prepare for the worst. "It [could be] just a horrific scene," Brennan said. "And, for us to go in there, if we're not mentally prepared for it, that's a bad situation." Brennan, who also serves as a Sergeant in Medway, led a training session along with Easton Police Officer Steve Hamilton to prepare Easton and Stonehill officers to face a potential gunman in a building. With February vacation in full swing, Easton School Administrators allowed for use of the high school. The sessions were held Tuesday, …

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