Massachusetts State Student Trooper Program

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Massachusetts State Student Trooper Program

Student Trooper Program is designed to give an opportunity to understand what jobs in law enforcement look like through a 1-week intensive summer day camp held in New Braintree, MA.

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The Massachusetts Student Trooper Program is designed to give teens a glimpse into what jobs in law enforcement look like, what’s involved in training, and to expose those interested to the everyday demands that a career in law enforcement entails.

This program is an intensive 1-week residential learning experience held at the State Police Academy located in New Braintree. Training itself is mentally and physically demanding with a focus on discipline to prepare those who are interested in law enforcement.

Structure:

Vigorous physical training
- Running and calisthenics
Days start at 5:30 a.m. and end at 10 p.m. daily
Candidates expected to be highly motivated and willing to work as teams to succeed in daily challenges
Led by veteran trainers from the Massachusetts State Police
Both classroom and hands-on training in topics such as:
- First Aid/CPR
- Criminal Law
- Officer Safety
- Crime Scene Investigations
- Safe Driving
- Leadership
- Internet Safety
- Team Building
- Physical Fitness
Demonstrations by specialized units of the Massachusetts State Police, such as the K9 Unit or Air Wing

Qualifications for student troopers:

Open to high school students ages 15-17 that are in good scholastic standing
Well-groomed appearance with hair neatly trimmed in accordance with policies of the State Police Academy
Rigorous training and physical stress in a para-military-type academy setting
The Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Student Trooper Program is open to all, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, or nationality
As part of the application process, a physical examination will be required
- A medical form requiring a doctor’s signature will be required upon your acceptance to the program.