On January 7, 2014 the MBTA Transit Police Academy hosted 25
students from the Quincy High School's Criminal Justice program. QHS Criminal Justice program is the
only accredited program (for high schools) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Last year Quincy High School teacher Brendan
Welch reached out to the Transit Police with great ideas and visions of forming a partnership which not only benefited the students but also recruits in the academy . In the past the the TPD has participated "career day" at QHS and have had a few students
at the academy as role players in previous training projects. On January 7, 2014 however
the TPD Academy/QHS raised the bar by conducting scenario based training where the officers had to use strict
problem solving skills. There were five different scenarios – house party,
emergency room, traffic accident, convenience store and work place. At
each scenario the goal was to have officers resolve the problem without having
to go “hands on” or make an arrest. The students from Quincy High
observed and assisted in training by acting as role players and/or by offering
their perspective during the scenario evaluations. It was a successful day and everyone walked away with a better knowledge and understanding. We look forward to a continued partnership and conducting more trainings.
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