Bridge Academy Information

An individual officer may not register themselves for the Bridge Academy.  The Chief or Point of Contact for the agency must register an individual officer.  The following is required during the registration process to successfully enroll in the Bridge:

1. Medical Screening:  The Application for Enrollment must be accompanied a copy of pages 1 and 8 of the Human Resource Division (HRD) Medical Examination Form executed dated within 9-months of the start date of the academy. Every individual shall be required to submit page 1 and page 8 of an HRD Initial-Hire Medical Standards Medical Examination Form signed by a medical doctor. All candidates must be medically cleared to participate without limitations in the practical skills-based sessions including defensive tactics, emergency vehicle operation course, and firearms training. Failure to comply with this process shall result in the applicant being denied enrollment to the Bridge Academy.
2. Completed Agreement and Indemnification Form:  Every individual shall complete a signed MPTC Agreement and Indemnification Form prior to the start of the MPTC Bridge Academy.
3. Health Insurance:  Every individual shall be required to provide proof of full medical coverage, which will remain in full force and effect through the entire MPTC Bridge Academy.

The certification of officers with the last names beginning with the letters Q-Z expires July 1, 2024.  Acadis points of contact can log in to ACADIS BY CLICKING HERE and register for "Bridge Academy - Bridge Academy Q-Z." Click on “Training and Events” and “Browse or Sign Up for Training” and Bridge Academy Q-Z will be listed in available training.

 Although the MPTC is charged with delivering training, we are not the body that certifies individuals as law enforcement officers so anyone interested in a deferral should reach out to the POST Commission.  Contact information is below.

POSTC Certification (PST)
Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission
POSTCCertification@mass.gov

Once the POST Commission makes its determination, we will attempt to work with you within the parameters set by POST to respond to the potential need to extend your training beyond the currently designated period.

For instructors who are certified on Acadis in EVOC, Defensive Tactics or Firearms, the link for a waiver can be found at the link below.  No waiver is complete until a formal letter granting the exemption is sent.

BRIDGE ACADEMY Q-Z IN PERSON TRAINING WAIVER REQUEST FORM

We have a limited amount of hardship cruisers available for significant hardships and will address each request on the basis of availability.  We will make every attempt to accommodate all requests. 

Bridge Academy Q-Z EVOC Cruiser Hardship Request Form

If a law enforcement agency hires or currently employs an officer who has only completed a reserve/intermittent training program and can’t meet the requirement of 2,400 patrol shift hours worked by December 31, 2022, that officer can only work part-time beginning on January 1, 2023 until they successfully complete (a) an MPTC operated/authorized Police Academy or (b) the Bridge Academy and are granted a Bridge exemption.