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Reserve Intermittent Academy


     The Western Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association is contracted by the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) to provide the Basic Reserve/Intermittent Training Program in Western Massachusetts.  These classes as well as Reserve In-Service, Specialized Training and Refresher classes are offered in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden Counties. Our main training facility for the Western Massachusetts Police Academy is located at Springfield Technical Community College (S.T.C.C.) located at 1 Armory Square in Springfield.

 In order to attend an Basic Reserve/Intermittent training program you must be sponsored by a Chief of Police in a Municipal Police Department. Sponsorship only allows you to attend this training program and does not guarantee employment by the sponsoring Chief of Police. You must also be at least 19 years of age in order to attend the Academy.

The Basic Reserve/Intermittent Training Program consists of 170 hours of training. This extensive training includes instruction in the areas of Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, Defensive Tactics, Officer Survival, Motor Vehicle Law, Motor Vehicle Stops and numerous other areas of study pertinent to the field of law enforcement.  All instructors are certified and approved by the Municipal Police Training Committee.  Only M.P.T.C. certified instructors shall be used for all classroom instruction.

     The Basic Reserve/Intermittent Training Program is certified through the Municipal Police Training Committee. Upon successful completion of all the program requirements you will receive certification from the Municipal Police Training Committee.

     The schedule of all upcoming classes is posted in the "Menu" section on this page. The application to attend any training offered by the Western Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association is located in the Forms section.

     Please take the opportunity to browse the FAQ section. There are many Frequently Asked Questions about the training in this section. If you still have questions you can contact Sgt. Mark Smith, Coordinator of Training or Chief Philip J. Adams (Ret.) Executive Director of the Western Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association through our contact page.

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at Springfield Technical Community College


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Directions

Springfield Technical Community College
One Armory Square
P.O. Box 9000
Springfield, MA 01102
 
 

From Interstate Route 91 (North or South)

  • Take Exit 8 to Route 291.
    • Get into the right lane.
  • Take Exit 3, Armory Street.
    • At the end of the ramp, go through the traffic light.
    • Take first right onto Armory Street South.
  • At the 3rd light, turn right onto Taylor Street.
  • Take immediate left onto Federal Street.
  • Go about 4/10 of a mile and turn right into STCC's main gate.

From Massachusetts Turnpike I-90

  • Take Exit 6, Springfield
    • At end of ramp, turn left onto Route 291
  • Take Armory Street exit.
    • Go 3/4 of the way around the rotary and take Armory Street South
  • At the 3rd light, turn right onto Taylor Street.
  • Take immediate left onto Federal Street.
  • Go about 4/10 of a mile and turn right into STCC's main gate.

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