EOPSS-MSP – State Police

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 paramilitary-type academy setting. The Student Trooper Program is open to all, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, or nationality.

Apply early, as space is limited. The application submission receipt email and sponsoring fee check in the amount of $550.00 must be received by May 22, 2026, to be considered. The selection notification will be sent by email in the first week of June 2026. Candidates accepted into the program will be provided with the required equipment list and the required medical forms. Those candidates who are not accepted into this year's program will be notified, and the sponsoring fee check will be returned.

No refunds will be authorized for those that do not show up or for a student leaving the program prior to its conclusion.

Items required for the completion of this application:

A high school student between the age of 15-17
In good scholastic standing
Of good moral character
Present a well-groomed appearance with hair neatly trimmed and arranged; they must be clean-shaven.

Name(Required)

First Last

Date of birth(Required)

Gender(Required)

Female

Male

Other

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Parent/Guardian Name(Required)

First Last

Parent/Guardian Phone(Required)

Parent/Guardian Email(Required)

School Name(Required)

Shirt size(Required)

Have you ever attended a previous Student Trooper Program?(Required)

Which year?(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.

Written statement

Why would you like to be accepted into the Student Trooper Program?(Required)

Medical information

Secondary emergency contact name(Required)

First Last

This must be an alternate to the parent/guardian.

Secondary emergency contact phone(Required)

Secondary emergency contact email(Required)

Relationship to secondary emergency contact(Required)

Does the applicant have health insurance?(Required)

Health insurance provider(Required)

Health insurance policy number(Required)

Health insurance provider phone(Required)

Please provide a brief medical history.(Required)

Include all medical conditions and past or present injuries.

Does the applicant have any allergies?(Required)

Please list all known 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.

Please list all medications.(Required)

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.

Certification

If the parent or guardian is not the provider of sponsorship fee, please indicate the source of the sponsorship payment.