Police swarm monastery for active shooter training
Barrington PD partners with Providence PD for joint training exercise
For more than five decades, the Carmelite monastery on Watson Avenue was filled with little more than an occasional whisper.
But earlier this month, the now-vacant monastery echoed with the …
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Police swarm monastery for active shooter training
Barrington PD partners with Providence PD for joint training exercise
For more than five decades, the Carmelite monastery on Watson Avenue was filled with little more than an occasional whisper.
But last month, the now-vacant monastery echoed with the sounds of an active shooter training exercise, as members of the Barrington and Providence Police Departments used the building for a special joint training event.
Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia said the monastery building was well-suited for the active shooter training work. He said the hallways, multiple rooms and especially the stairwells offered police officers an excellent opportunity to sharpen their skills.
“It’s just a really good training facility,” he said.
Chief Correia said the active shooter training was held over a three-day period earlier this month. He said each and every Barrington Police officer participated in the training.
The exercise was shared by members of the Providence Police Department.
Chief Correia said all officers first attended a safety briefing — he said there were no live weapons allowed inside the building at any time.
“Safety was paramount,” Chief Correia added.
Officers then conducted a walk-through that provided instruction on techniques and other tips. Later they participated in the training, using equipment called “simunition” which is simulated ammunition. Chief Correia said the equipment was like using advanced paintball equipment.
“We ran some scenarios,” Chief Correia said. “People got anywhere from two to four reps…”
The chief said he also participated in the training, adding that he was able to avoid getting hit with any of the paintballs.
“It’s intense. It gets your heart-rate going,” he said.
Chief Correia said the training opportunity was very important, and valuable.
“I was very encouraged by what I saw,” Chief Correia said. “And I was very encouraged by the mind-set. I was very, very impressed by the Barrington Police Department — how they accepted the training and how they performed.”
