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MPTC Operated Police Academies

The Recruit Officer Course (ROC) is an entry-level training curriculum for new police officers.

MPTC Operated Academy Schedules

AcademySecond 2026 Class Start DateFirst 2027 Class Start DateSecond 2027 Class Start Date
East FalmouthN/AOctober 18, 2027October 16, 2028
NECC-HaverhillOctober 26, 2026April 26, 2027November 1, 2027
HolyokeSeptember 21, 2026March 15, 2027September 13, 2027
LynnfieldJuly 20, 2026January 25, 2027July 26, 2027
MarlboroughDecember 7, 2026June 7, 2027December 6, 2027
PlymouthN/AJanuary 4, 2027July 12, 2027
RandolphAugust 3, 2026February 1, 2027August 2, 2027

Updated: 11/5/26  *Dates subject to change. 

Additional Information

Enroll: Student officers must meet the Eligibility Requirements to enroll.

Tuition: MPTC Operated Police Academies Student Officer Tuition and Payments

Registration:  MPTC Operated Academy Registration Process

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