Statewide Coordinator Shawn Barbale
Programs run 8:30 am - 4:30 PM
(except Electronic Weapons Instructor Certification)
To Apply Fax Professional Development Application to Shawn: (508) 869-3187
Contact Shawn Barbale: PH: (774) 696-4073 / E-mail: Shawn.Barbale@massmail.state.ma.us
| Certifications | Dates | Notes |
| Defensive Tactics Instructor Re-Certification (3-days) | ||
| Electronic Weapons Instructor Certification | ||
| 2nd step of TASER Instructor Certification in MA Class is 8:30 am - 4:00 PM. You must attend the Taser Instructor class conducted by Taser International prior to attending this class. | This is the Massachusetts (MPTC) compliance portion of the Taser Instructor certification. May 28, 2013, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM, at the Waltham Police Academy. Attendees must have completed the Taser Instructor Course prior to this class. | Fax
Professional Development Application 
MPTC Standard Application to: Stephen Taranto, Waltham Police, 781-314-3532. Students must bring full duty belts and 4 Taser cartridges for the Taser Unit that they carry. Space is limited and the application period is open until class is full. Call Off. Taranto at 781-314-3526 with any questions. |
| Defensive Tactics Instructor Certification (12-days) This course is designed for the full-time municipal police officers to certify them as MPTC DT Instructors. Participants must be in excellent physical condition and free of any injuries. Must be available for all 12-days. | Training is three weeks: Location: MSP, New Braintree Week of April 22nd Monday - Thursday Week of May 6th Monday - Thursday Week of May 20th Monday - Thursday | To register send the
Professional Development Application
M to Shawn Barbale at Fax: 508.869-3187 / PH: (774) 696-4073 E-mail: Shawn.Barbale@massmail.state.ma.us |