MPTC-authorized Full-time Police Academies

Police academies authorized by the Municipal Police Training Committee to conduct entry-level police training for full-time police officers.

Successful completion of the recruit officer course (ROC) curriculum is required under M.G.L. Chapter 41 §96B to be a sworn municipal, University of Massachusetts, or environmental police officer in the Commonwealth. The ROC is organized into three (I-III) volumes with multiple subtopics. The ROC takes 20 weeks to complete and covers 21st century policing best practices with specific emphasis on the following core principles:

• problem solving
• procedural justice
• ethical decision making
• fair and impartial policing

Physical Requirements

All student officers must know what to expect ahead of time and must prepare well in advance of the first day of the academy. The most significant factors in this preparation are: weight control, aerobic capacity, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility. Download the MPTC Health and Wellness Fitness Preparation Guide to assist with preparing to attend the police academy.

Minimum Requirements

Student officers must (1) be a minimum of 21 years old; (2) be employed or sponsored by a municipal, Environmental, or University of Massachusetts police department or other law enforcement department authorized by the Committee; and (3) successfully complete the Massachusetts Human Resource Division's Physical Ability Test (PAT) and medical examinations.

MPTC-authorized Recruit Officer Course Academy Schedules

MPTC oversees municipal academies authorized to operate training academies. Please contact the authorized police academy directly for registration, tuition costs, and academy related questions. The MPTC is not involved with the application process for authorized police academies.

Student Officers must meet the eligibility requirements to enroll.

• All police academies operate daily Monday through Friday.
• There are no dormitories (unless noted).

Applications for enrollment must be submitted through the Acadis portal.  Please contact each authorized academy directly for registration requirements.    

MPTC Authorized Academy Dates

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Updated: May 13, 2024

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Academy Location	ROC #	Start Date

Additional Resources

Health & Wellness Preparation Guide

Standard Equipment List v. A2024

550 CMR 3: Massachusetts police recruit training requirements

Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 S.2248 Section 103.1. (b)

Agreement and Indemnification required by all Student Officers

Waiver and Release for Non Full-Time Department Sponsored Only Applicants