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Arlington Police Appoint Bryan White as New School Resource Officer

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Arlington Police Department
Julie Flaherty, Acting Chief of Police
112 Mystic St.
Arlington, MA 02474

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019

Media Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Arlington Police Appoint Bryan White as New School Resource Officer

Officer Bryan White began his new role as School Resource Officer for Arlington Schools on Monday, Aug. 19. (Courtesy Photo Arlington Police)

ARLINGTON — Acting Chief Julie Flaherty is pleased to announce that Officer Bryan White has been appointed as the Arlington Police Department’s new School Resource Officer (SRO).

Officer White officially stepped into his new role on Monday, and will serve as the SRO for all Arlington Schools. 

He began his career as a patrol officer for the Arlington Police Department in 2012, and most recently was assigned to the Homeless Outreach Program, where he worked with community partners to provide service, care and resources for the town’s homeless population.

Since 2016, Officer White has also taught students at the Middlesex Sheriff’s annual Youth Public Safety Academy about personal safety, health related issues, anti-bullying and team building. He has also served at the Arlington Health, Recreation and Cops (HRC) Camp since 2015, where he taught young people about Arlington’s Police and Fire Departments as well as health and safety issues.

“It’s been a career-long goal of mine to hold this position and have a chance to represent the department in the schools,” Officer White said. “Through my first seven years as a patrol officer, I have been lucky to be chosen to participate in many student related and community policing activities. I have enjoyed working with Arlington’s youth and building relationships between them and the police department, and I’m thrilled to have this opportunity to work with students every day.”

Officer White is an Arlington High School alumni, and graduated in 2004. Prior to his career in law enforcement, he worked as a special education assistant teacher, student supervisor and Dean’s assistant at Minuteman High School. He also served as a head coach and assistant coach for ice hockey and lacrosse at Arlington and Minuteman High Schools.

“Officer White was a natural choice for this role, and I’m confident his time working with young people and performing community outreach, coupled with his experiences as a coach and educator, has prepared him well to protect and serve Arlington students and educators for years to come,” Interim Chief Flaherty said.

Officer White was awarded Certificates of Commendation by the Arlington Police Department in 2016 and 2019, and was recognized in 2014 for his response to the Boston Marathon bombing. He is trained in LAMP Trauma, ALERRT Active Shooter protocol, Crime Scene Preservation, Diversity/Transgender Training, Autism Training for Police, and is certified in COBWEB and narcotics identification.

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*Media Advisory* Arlington Police Department Invites Public to Attend Narcan Training

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Arlington Police Department
Julie Flaherty, Acting Chief of Police
112 Mystic St.
Arlington, MA 02474

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019

Media Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

*Media Advisory*

Arlington Police Department Invites Public to Attend Narcan Training

ARLINGTON — Acting Chief Julie Flaherty would like to invite residents to attend a naloxone training and education event later this month.

WHEN: 

Thursday, Aug. 29 from 7-8 p.m.

WHERE: 

Fox Library, 175 Mass Ave., Arlington

WHAT: 

The Arlington Police Department is inviting the public to attend a free Narcan training this month.

Naloxone, an opioid overdose reversal medication, is also commonly known by the brand name, Narcan.

Members of the Arlington Police Department will train residents at the event to identify the signs of an overdose and properly administer Narcan. During the session, residents will also learn about the resources available for those seeking treatment. The training will also include a distribution of naloxone doses for attendees to keep and carry on their person.

“This training is an important opportunity for Arlington residents to learn how to properly identify when someone is having an overdose and administer Narcan safely,” Acting Chief Flaherty said. “This is a life saving training. Whether you have a loved one who is struggling with substance use or are simply a concerned citizen, we encourage anyone who wishes to carry Narcan to attend.”

Refreshments will also be served at the training.

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Arlington Police Complete Active Shooter Training

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Arlington Police Department
Julie Flaherty, Acting Chief of Police
112 Mystic St.
Arlington, MA 02474

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Arlington Police Complete Active Shooter Training

The Arlington Police Department completed an active shooter training last week. (Courtesy Photo Arlington Police Department)

ARLINGTON — Chief Julie Flaherty reports that the Arlington Police Department participated in a successful active shooter training exercise.

In two sessions on June 24-25 and June 26-27, Arlington Police trained at the Bishop Elementary School to refine their active shooter response skills.

The Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) was lead by federal law enforcement instructors, and provided officers with scenario-based training. During the training, officers practiced and learned new techniques and strategies to stop an active shooter. Over the course of the two day, 16 hour training, officers practiced skills including room entry techniques and principles of team movement.

“While we hope we never have to use these skills, the ALERRT training was comprehensive, and provided an invaluable opportunity for our officers to practice responding to an active shooter situation,” Chief Flaherty said. “Training opportunities such as this make our department stronger, and better prepare us to respond in the event of an emergency. Thank you to all who made this training possible.”

The ALERRT Center at Texas State University has trained more than 130,000 police and fire officials in the United States. ALERRT’S curriculum — developed after the tragedy at Columbine High School in Colorado — has become the national standard in active shooter response training for first responders.

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Arlington Police Investigating Armed Bank Robbery

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Arlington Police Department
Julie Flaherty, Acting Chief of Police
112 Mystic St.
Arlington, MA 02474

For Immediate Release

Thursday, June 27 2019

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Arlington Police Investigating Armed Bank Robbery

ARLINGTON — Acting Chief of Police Julie Flaherty reports that the Arlington Police Department is investigating an armed bank robbery.

At 9:07 a.m. on Thursday morning, Arlington Police responded to a report of an armed robbery in progress at Leader Bank at 141 Mass Ave.

Upon arrival, officers initiated an on-scene investigation and were informed that a male suspect had walked into the building and shown a black handgun and demanded money. The suspect fled on foot with a quantity of cash.

The suspect is described as a white male with a thin build, approximately 5’8″ to 5’10”. He was wearing a black mask, black hooded sweatshirt, purple rubber gloves, baggy blue jeans and gray sneakers.

If anyone has any information on this bank robbery or recognizes the suspect seen in the surveillance photos, they are asked to contact the Arlington Police Department at 781-643-1212.

The scene remains active at this time. Additional updates will be given as information becomes available. 

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