Boston Police conducted one of their50 annual active shooter training drillswith the School and SWAT Units in Brighton on Thursday in a simulated scenario similar to the shooting at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in January when a man shot and killed a beloved doctor. The exercises focus on a shooter in schools, hospitals, and large office buildings.
“Our job is to always be ready for something serious,” Officer Rachael McGuire said. “We regularly train in casesomething terrible like a shooter or hostage situation occurs.”
Boston Police continue active shooter training drills
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