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Department members from all Divisions acted as
role players and brought their years of experience
and common sense to the training experience.
The new Troopers reported for their first shifts the
following Monday, each paired on patrol duties
with a veteran Field Training Officer for the first
three months. We wish these new Troopers well in
their new careers!
On January 25 , 2018, 174 members of the
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83 RTT officially graduated from the academy at
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a ceremony held at the DCU Center in Worcester.
‘Never forget those who came before you’
(Below are comments made by Colonel Kerry Gilpin I would like to thank my Command Staff
to the graduates of the 83 RTT) and all of the members of the Massachusetts State
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Police, our brother and sister law enforcement
Good morning, I would like to thank officers, our local, state and federal partners, and
Governor Baker, Lieutenant Governor Polito, the numerous dignitaries who have joined us
Secretary Bennett, Undersecretary Queally and today. To those who are currently serving in the
Attorney General Maura Healy for joining us armed forces and all of you who have served our
today. country. We thank you for your service.
The 83 Recruit Training The DCU Center has been
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Troop is a testament to Governor a gracious host for numerous MSP
Baker and Lieutenant Governor graduations; we once again thank
Polito’s commitment to public you for hosting the graduation
safety. The Baker administration, ceremonies of the 83 RTT. I
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including Secretary Dan would like to welcome all of the
Bennett and Undersecretary Jen families, friends, and honored
Queally, of the Executive Office guests who have joined us. We are
of Public Safety and Security, grateful for your presence on this
have supported the funding and momentous day.
staffing of this class. Without
their steadfast support, this I would like to extend a
would not have been possible. I special thank you to the Division
am grateful for their unwavering of Standards and Training, which
support of the 83rd RTT and to oversees our Academy, led by
Public Safety. Lieutenant Colonel Thomas
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