The EOPSS will use the Springfield Police Department Shooting Range for police firearm certification and training purposes for all state and local law enforcement agencies as administered by the EOPSS and the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC).
Mayor Sarno states, “I want to thank CAFO TJ Plante and my dedicated city team for their efforts working with the EOPSS and Executive Director for the MPTC retired Chief Robert Ferullo to get this agreement done. This is a great partnership with the state. This type of agreement to utilize our state-of-the-art SPD shooting range facility with the state and other local law enforcement agencies has always been our intention from the onset. CAFO TJ Plante, Commissioner Clapprood and I had a vision for this facility to serve the police firearm certification needs not only for our SPD but for all state and municipalities too and I am proud to see that vision come to fruition.”
Executive Director for the MPTC Chief Ferullo expressed his thanks and appreciation to Mayor Sarno and Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood for their continued partnership that will enhance the training and de-escalation aspects for their respective departments and agencies.
Joining Mayor Sarno for the signing of the agreement was Chief of Staff Tom Ashe, CAFO TJ Plante, Solicitor Kathy Breck, Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, Deputy Chief William Cochrane. Sgt. Gene Roux, Captain Dave Kane and MPTC Executive Director Chief Ferullo.
