This program is open to high school students, 15 to 17 years old, in good academic standing.  Applicants must be of good moral character and present a well-groomed appearance.  Hair must be neatly trimmed and arranged; they must be clean-shaven.  This program consists of 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.

Apply early, as space is limited.  Candidates for the program will be selected prior to May 5, 2025.  Upon selection, a check in the amount of $400.00 must be submitted to ensure placement into the program.  Candidates who are accepted into the program will be provided with information on the required equipment.  Those candidates who are not accepted into this year’s program will be notified.

Please do not send payment until you receive confirmation of acceptance into the program.  The particulars for the payment process will be provided at the time of acceptance.  

No refunds will be authorized for ”no shows” or for a student leaving the program prior to its conclusion.

Items required for the completion of this application:

  1. An American Legion Sponsor for the applicant, including the sponsor's district and post.  To locate a post near you, go to: https://mylegion.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Find-a-Post  or contact the Massachusetts American Legion at (617) 727-2966 if a sponsor cannot be located.
  2. A completed Health Statement form completed by a qualified medical care physician and the parent or guardian.
  3. A high school student between the age of 15-17
  4. In good scholastic standing, confirmed by a school administrator or representative, their email contact will be required within the application.
  5. Of good moral character
  6. Present a well-groomed appearance with hair neatly trimmed and arranged; they must be clean-shaven.
Name(Required)
Date of birth
Gender(Required)

Address(Required)
Parent/Guardian Name(Required)
Shirt size(Required)
Have you ever attended a previous Student Trooper Program?(Required)

Release of liability

The applicant, being given the opportunity to use certain equipment and facilities of the Massachusetts State Police Academy during the American Legion “Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Student Trooper Training Program,” assumes all risks and liability pertaining to any activity pursuant to the program or that may arise during his/her participation in said program and hereby releases from such liability, the American Legion, the Massachusetts State Police, and the staff members performing the training. Persons attending this Program are responsible for any medical bills, including transportation costs, associated with any injuries or illnesses incurred while participating in the training program. In the event of disciplinary action, parents or guardians will be notified and will be responsible for picking up their child, if necessary. I hereby permit and/or approve the public release of any video/audio recordings, photographs, or other advertising or media displays in which my child(ren)’s name, voice, appearance, likeness, narrative, or comments might appear. For consideration given, I (Releasor), on behalf of myself and my child(ren), also expressly release and agree to hold harmless the Massachusetts State Police, the State Police Association of Massachusetts, their servants, representatives, agents, and employees, their successors and/or assigns (collectively the “Releasee(s)), individually and collectively, of and from any and all claims, suits, actions, damages, costs, liabilities, causes of action, and demands (collectively and hereinafter “claims”) of whatever nature, both in law and equity, by reason of and/or due to any acts or omissions on the part of the Releasee(s), including but not limited to, any claims of personal physical injury, pain and suffering, invasion of privacy, emotional distress, and/or property damage, arising out of and/or relating to my child(ren)’s participation in the subject program(s) and/or related to my child(ren)’s participation in any interview(s). My signature below is my free and knowledgeable acceptance of the full terms of this consent.
Applicant agreement(Required)
Parent/Guardian agreement(Required)

Written statement

Medical information

Secondary emergency contact name(Required)
This must be an alternate to the parent/guardian.
Does the applicant have health insurance?(Required)
Include all medical conditions and past or present injuries.
Does the applicant have any allergies?(Required)
Please identify the allergies, the reaction, and any medications associated with the specific allergen.
Does the applicant have any medications?(Required)
This includes both over-the-counter and prescribed medications.

As the parent or guardian of the above-named applicant state that the information contained on this form is true to the best of my knowledge.  I give permission to the members of the Massachusetts State Police Academy Health Unit to dispense any over-the-counter medication and/or prescribed medication to the above Student Trooper.  Please be advised that all medications brought to the Massachusetts State Police Academy must be in their original packaging, including over-the-counter medicine, and a pharmacy label must be on all prescribed medications.


I give permission to members of the Massachusetts State Police Academy staff and/or Health Unit to provide initial medical treatment and, in the case of an emergency, to have the above Student Trooper transported to the nearest medical facility and treated by a physician.

Parent/Guardian agreement(Required)

School Certification and American Legion Sponsor

Certification(Required)
American Legion Post Official's Authorizing Name(Required)

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