Training Courses

Domestic Violence Updates – Shrewsbury PD

Date & Time:
  • December 3, 2026 - 9:00 AM–3:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Location:
106 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA
Agency:
Municipal Police Institute
Training Hours:
6 hrs

Course Facts

Instructors: Chief Kevin Kennedy (Ret), Esq., Judge Carol Erskine (Ret)

Date: December 3, 2026

Location: Shrewsbury PD

Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Price: $199.00 USD

Course Overview

This comprehensive one-day seminar provides law enforcement professionals with current instruction on the 2025 Domestic Violence Guidelines, examining the multifaceted issues that arise when responding to domestic violence calls. The course is designed for officers at all levels and covers legal standards, modern policing strategies, officer safety considerations, and victim-centered approaches informed by trauma awareness. Through statutory and case law examination combined with practical scenario discussions, attendees will develop a deeper understanding of real-world domestic violence situations.

Key Topics Include

  • Expanded Definition of Abuse under M.G.L. c. 209A
  • An in-depth review of the inclusion of Coercive Control and its implications for enforcement practices and victim advocacy
  • Abuse & Harassment Prevention Orders
  • Examination of order types, jurisdictional considerations, violations, right of arrest, and bail procedures
  • Extreme Risk Protective Orders (ERPOs)
  • Analysis of recent updates to the Red Flag Law, including procedural requirements and evidentiary thresholds
  • Seizure of Firearms and Licenses to Carry (LTCs)
  • Legal standards and best practices for the seizure of firearms and LTCs in domestic violence investigations