Breath Test Operator Course (BTO)

This course is offered by the Office of Alcohol Testing (OAT) to Massachusetts law enforcement agencies.

Office of Alcohol Testing

Phone

Please call between 7:00am and 3:00pm.

Online

The Details

What you need

  • You will need to first register by completing the Breath Test Operator Registration form. Please then submit the form to the Office of Alcohol Testing.  
  • Dress Code: Department Uniform or Business casual.
  • Certification training is one eight-hour day.
  • Registered officers will receive a confirmation email.

PLEASE NOTE: Class demand is high, and classes fill quickly - open seats today may not be open tomorrow. Allow 2-3 weeks after completing a class to have your status updated. 

     *For MSP personnel (New or existing), your BATS ID# is “SP” and then your 4-digit MSP ID number.

    *For non-MSP personnel, contact your OIC for your BATS ID#; if you are a NEW BTO, enter the last 4 digits of your SSN

MONTH

DATES, LOCATIONS, and TIMES

*Specify class time on registration form(s)

April 2025 

15th @ MSP Milford at DOC - 0800hrs

15th @ MSP Milford at DOC - 1600hrs

17th @ Norwell PD - 0800hrs

24th @ MPTC Holyoke - 0800hrs

May 2025

14th @ MPTC Lynnfield - 0800hrs - FULL

21st @ Acushnet PD - 0800hrs

23rd A Danvers PD - 0800hrs

June 202512th @ Middleborough PD - 0800hrs

How to apply

You MUST register for this course via e-mail to the Office of Alcohol Testing.

More info

In the event that all classes are full or there are currently no classes being offered, please click the link below and complete the form to provide OAT and BTI’s with additional information for determining future Breath Test Operator Trainings.

This form is for informational purposes only. No response will be generated. 

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Contact

Phone

Please call between 7:00am and 3:00pm.

Online

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